01 n. The state of being an intern; the position of an intern.
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The state of being an intern; the position of an intern.(Med.)
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The period of time during which a person is an intern; as, she served her internship over the summer.
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A program to provide novices in a field with apprenticeship training.
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The period of time during which a novice in a field serves in a subordinate capacity and continues to gain experience; the learning period before one becomes an expert.