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 calm tutorial splices back and forth to fight scenes from Deadpool & Wolverine (in theaters July 26) with Reynolds’ costar and friend, Hugh Jackman. —Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024

When attendees weren’t getting their fix of performances, they were treated to all the vibes, courtesy of Disko Cowboy and DJ Bad Ash, line dancing tutorials, free swag, ice cold Bud Light and so much more. —James Dinh, Billboard, 12 June 2024

Adjective

And don't expect Manor Lords to hold your hand through a first tutorial run, either. —Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 10 May 2024

Extra Help and Tutorials Lightroom includes a boatload of help and tutorial content. —PCMAG, 31 May 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