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in·tern

intern

 
 
pronunciation:
In tuhrn
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: a doctor who recently graduated from medical school and is working with more experienced doctors to finish training.
Interns see many patients and work long hours as they train in hospitals.
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: interns, interning, interned
definition: to be an intern.
My uncle interned for three years before he started his own medical practice.
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