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

Before sharing her mini tutorial, the television personality spent the morning testing out a new Christmas Eve tradition by trying out Chili’s Fried Mozzarella with her 14-year-old daughter Bryn. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024

Creating tutorials, product demos and behind-the-scenes content allows customers to get a deeper understanding of your brand. —Tony Pec, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

Adjective

The panel's Home icon shows tutorial suggestions, What’s New items, the user guide, and more resources. —PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024

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

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