tutorial

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noun

tu·​to·​ri·​al tü-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 

tyü-

1

: a paper, book, film, or computer program that provides practical information about a specific subject

2

: a class conducted by a tutor for one student or a small number of students

tutorial

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adjective

: of, relating to, or involving a tutor or a tutorial

Did you know?

Tutorials with live tutors are useful for both advanced students and struggling ones. Many computer programs include electronic tutorials to help the new user get used to the program, leading him or her through all its functions, often by means of pictures and short videos. But a really difficult program may still require a real-life tutor to be fully understood.

Examples of tutorial in a Sentence

Noun

An online tutorial gives basic instructions for using the software.

The professor was offering a tutorial in her office a week before the exam.

Adjective

We offer tutorial instruction for students preparing for the examination.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The student sent the informant an ISIS video calling for the killing of Jews, directions on how to record a martyrdom video, a video tutorial on bomb-making, and suggested targeting the Israeli consulate. —The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024

Her soft glam looks and step-by-step tutorials have drawn in a following of 152.2k. —Valerie Butler, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024

Adjective

Using the home as a medical facility is the biggest plan, however, the home will also be open to community functions such as meetings, for free, and tutorial assistance for LEAD Cameron Middle School and Napier Elementary School. —Jennifer Lindahl, The Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2024

The page shows personalized tutorial content at the bottom. —PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

1822, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

tutorial

1 of 2 adjective

tu·​to·​ri·​al t(y)ü-ˈtōr-ē-əl 

-ˈtȯr-

: of or relating to a tutor or a tutorial

tutorial

2 of 2 noun

: a paper, book, film or computer program that gives practical information about a subject