adj. that provides a special skill rather than academic knowledge
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Pertaining or relating to a vocation or occupation.
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adj. of or relating to a vocation or occupation; especially providing or undergoing training in special skills
Word Usage
"Prof. HACKER: Well, first of all, one of the problems with what we call vocational training, is that the decision is made, let's say, when a person is a senior in high school or a freshman in college."