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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The introduction of a brand-new drill turns DeVries from omniscient observer to hands-on choreographer, with a heaping spoon of grace.
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Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Integrate hands-on trades modules (coding, basic engineering, financial literacy for contractors) into core middle and high school curricula.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Cleveland Clinic defines osteopathic medicine as treating patients as a whole and improving wellness through education and prevention.
DOs also receive extra training in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), which is a hands-on method for treating and diagnosing patients.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
This academy was formed through a partnership between Union County Public Schools and Atrium Health to provide students with hands-on experiences in health sciences.
—Chase Jordan
july 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
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Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Integrate hands-on trades modules (coding, basic engineering, financial literacy for contractors) into core middle and high school curricula.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Cleveland Clinic defines osteopathic medicine as treating patients as a whole and improving wellness through education and prevention.
DOs also receive extra training in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), which is a hands-on method for treating and diagnosing patients.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
This academy was formed through a partnership between Union County Public Schools and Atrium Health to provide students with hands-on experiences in health sciences.
—Chase Jordan
july 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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