Apprentice vs. Novice

Apprentice vs. Novice — Is There a Difference?
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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

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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 master

Apprenticeadjective

in training;

an apprentice carpenter
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