juniors
Pronunciation: [ˈdʒunɪərz]
Context: “education”
(noun) students who are in their third year of study at a high school or college. They are closer to graduating than freshmen and sophomores.
Example
The juniors at our school are preparing for their final exams this spring.
Example
The juniors did not perform well on the last test, causing some worry among the teachers.
Example
What activities are the juniors involved in this year?
Context: “sports”
(noun) young athletes who compete in junior-level competitions. They are typically younger and less experienced than adults.
Example
The juniors had a fantastic season and won several trophies last year.
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The juniors did not have enough players to make a full team, so they had to forfeit the game.
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Which tournaments are the juniors going to participate in next month?
Context: “business”
(noun) people who are in a lower or starting position in a job or organization. They typically have less experience than seniors.
Example
The company hired several juniors to train for higher positions.
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The juniors felt they were not given the same opportunities as the more experienced employees.
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How can juniors improve their skills in the workplace?