noun. The state of being an intern; the position of an intern.

noun. The period of time during which a person is an intern.

noun. A program to provide novices in a field with apprenticeship training.

noun. The period of time during which a novice in a field serves in a subordinate capacity and continues to gain experience; the learning period before one becomes an expert.

noun. A job taken by a student in order to learn a profession or trade.

noun. the position of a medical intern

""The word 'internship' carries no legal definition and therefore often leads to graduate exploitation," said Mr Curtis."