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in-service

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Taking place when one is an employee.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Relating to or being a full-time] employee.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • We offer both in-service and full-time employee training.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To train or educate (someone) while they are working; to give on-the-job training to.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • She spends most of her time in-servicing teachers in helping struggling students.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Armenian: վերապատրաստման (verapatrastman) — taking place when one is an employee
  • French: en service — taking place when one is an employee
  • Polish: odbywający się w trakcie pracy — taking place when one is an employee
  • Armenian: վերապատրաստել (verapatrastel) — to give "on-the-job" training
  • Polish: szkolić w trakcie pracy — to give "on-the-job" training