hands-on
adjective
ˈhan(d)z-ˈȯn 
-ˈän
1
: relating to, being, or providing direct practical experience in the operation or functioning of something
hands-on training
also
: involving or allowing use of or touching with the hands
a hands-on museum display
2
: characterized by active personal involvement
a hands-on manager
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Established in 1926, the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club offers monthly programs featuring expert speakers, hands-on workshops and engaging field trips.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
To truly shift mindsets, employees had to experience the technology firsthand, build confidence through hands-on use, and see its value in their own work.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
To find the right version for you, scroll down for our top picks, based on our hands-on experience in the BA test kitchen, plus recommendations from chefs around the country.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Doshi noted that making a model safe and ready for wide release involves adversarial testing and lots of hands-on time.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
To truly shift mindsets, employees had to experience the technology firsthand, build confidence through hands-on use, and see its value in their own work.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
To find the right version for you, scroll down for our top picks, based on our hands-on experience in the BA test kitchen, plus recommendations from chefs around the country.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Doshi noted that making a model safe and ready for wide release involves adversarial testing and lots of hands-on time.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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