# onboarding

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #68,498

## Definitions
1. (business) The process of bringing a new employee on board, incorporating training and orientation.

## Etymology
From on board + -ing, 1970s American management jargon.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/onboarding