Apprentice vs. Novice
Difference Between Apprentice and Novice
Apprenticenoun
A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.
Novicenoun
A beginner; one who is not very familiar or experienced in a particular subject.
I'm only a novice at coding, and my programs frequently have bugs that more experienced programmers would avoid.Apprenticenoun
(historical) One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a tradesperson, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him.
Novicenoun
(religion) A new member of a religious order accepted on a conditional basis, prior to confirmation.
Apprenticenoun
(dated) One not well versed in a subject; a tyro or newbie.
Novicenoun
someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
Apprenticeverb
(transitive) To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.
Novicenoun
someone new to a field or activity
Apprenticeverb
(transitive) To be an apprentice to.
Joe apprenticed three different photographers before setting up his own studio.Apprenticenoun
works for an expert to learn a trade
Apprenticeverb
be or work as an apprentice;
She apprenticed with the great masterApprenticeadjective
in training;
an apprentice carpenter
