Meaning: A euphemism for 'hell' Classified under: Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents. Context example: Oh what the heck. Hypernyms (heck is a kind of...): euphemism (an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive)
A structured, supportive period of transition from learning to applying a complex skill (e.g., nursing) that requires a long and rigourous period of education. Preceptorship is similar to apprenticeship and serves as a bridge during the transition from student nurse to practitioner. Graduate education A period of hands-on training under a physician or surgeon skilled in a techniqueâeg, placement of a stent in a coronary artery, or laparoscopic surgery.
Prepossession(noun) preoccupation; prior possession. Prepossession(noun) preoccupation of the mind by an opinion, or impression, already formed; preconceived opinion; previous impression; bias; -- generally, but not always, used in a favorable sense; as, the prepossessions of childhood.