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onboarding
/ˈɒnˌbɔː(r)dɪŋ/
process of integrating new employees or users
The company's onboarding process includes a week-long training session for new hires.
The process helps new employees learn about the company and their roles.
Business
formal
The process of integrating and training new employees into an organization.
HR designed a comprehensive onboarding program to help new employees adapt quickly.
A structured approach to welcome and train new staff.
The onboarding checklist includes setting up equipment and introducing team members.
A list of tasks to complete when a new employee starts.
Often used in corporate settings to describe the initial phase of employment.
Technology
technical
The process of introducing new users to a product or service, often digital.
The app's onboarding flow guides users through key features during their first visit.
A step-by-step introduction to help users understand how to use the app.
Effective onboarding reduces user drop-off rates by 30%.
A well-designed user introduction increases engagement.
Common in software and app development to improve user retention.
Collocations
onboarding processthe series of steps to integrate new membersonboarding sessiona training or orientation meetingonboarding checklista list of tasks to complete for new employees or users
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Use 'onboarding' for structured integration
Reserve 'onboarding' for planned, multi-step processes (e.g., employee training programs or app tutorials). Use 'orientation' for single events or introductions.
Gold Rule
Avoid mixing contexts
Do not use 'onboarding' to describe informal introductions or single meetings. It implies a systematic approach.
Word Origin
From the verb 'onboard' (1940s, aviation: to take on board a plane) + '-ing' (forming a gerund/noun). Originally used in aviation and military contexts before expanding to corporate and tech industries.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in business and technology contexts. Can refer to both employee and user integration. Avoid using for general introductions outside these domains.
Word Breakdown
onboard
to integrate into a system or group
verb-ing
forming a gerund/noun indicating the process
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