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noun

Definition of tutoringnext
as in teaching
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another found his calling in the tutoring of children with special educational needs

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verb

present participle of tutor
1
as in educating
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field tutored me in Spanish

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2
as in guiding
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed bought a video series designed to tutor a person in the fine art of decorating cakes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutoring
  1. teaching
  2. educating
  3. guiding
  4. education
  5. coaching
  6. schooling
  7. instruction
  8. showing
Noun
  • What are the cultural, economic, and political currents that led us here? Series Reading lists, discussion guides, syllabi, pedagogical essays, and other free teaching resources for higher ed and secondary school faculty.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Much of its fame comes from charismatic street vendors such as 40X, who spread the teachings of the late Minister Elijah Muhammad on city corners and at markets and fairs; those teachings include that the navy bean is a kind of superfood.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of teaching
Verb
  • Billions in tax dollars are spent educating Kentucky's public school students each year, with the largest chunk of change going toward the almost 100,000 staff members running the state's schools.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of educating
Verb
  • So that’s my guiding light, through just historical data.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In his new role as executive chairman, Patrick will focus on long-term strategic partnerships and guiding the group to thrive sustainably in an evolving regional and global landscape.
    Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of guiding
Noun
  • For instance, individuals in rural areas or low-income households may have limited or no access to high-speed internet, leaving them unable to leverage tools like remote work platforms, online education or e-commerce marketplaces.
    Pandwe Gibson, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • From a sector standpoint, job creation was strongest in the education and health services category, which added 57,000 positions.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of education
Verb
  • Karl wanted to trade Cousins, was overruled, and was cut loose after a 33-49 season, a game shy of coaching his 2,000th contest as a head coach.
    Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Patriots have requested a head-coaching interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, a source confirmed.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of coaching
Noun
  • Tashi Wangchuk, a Tibetan businessman who petitioned the government to preserve schooling in Tibetan and spoke to The Times about his efforts, was sentenced to prison for five years in 2018.
    Chris Buckley, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The fighting prompted the main U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, to suspend its services, including schooling.
    Majdi Mohammed and Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of schooling
Noun
  • Driving instructions directives Blue Words: Brake, park, signal, turn.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
  • However, according to Michigan Modern, the architect didn’t send any instructions on how to build this fundamental element of the home, causing confusion.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of instruction
Verb
  • Back in October, TMZ reported news of an alleged split between the pair, but shortly after, the couple was spotted in Tokyo showing much love and affection to one another.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The survey results reiterated prior consumer polls showing the importance of various options.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of showing
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