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tutor Definition

tu·tor (to̵̅o̅tər, tyo̵̅o̅t-)

noun

    1. a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student; private teacher
    2. a person who gives remedial or supplemental instruction to another
  1. a legal guardian of a minor
  2. in English universities, a college official in charge of the studies of an undergraduate
  3. ☆ in some American universities and colleges, a teacher ranking below an instructor; teaching assistant

Etymology: ME < MFr tuteur < L tutor < tutus for tuitus, pp. of tueri, to look after, guard

transitive verb

  1. to act as a tutor to; teach; esp., to give individual instruction to
  2. Now Rare to train under discipline; discipline; admonish

intransitive verb

  1. to act as a tutor, or instructor
  2. Informal to be instructed, esp. by a tutor

tutor Related Forms
tu·tor·age noun or tu·tor·ship′
tutor Synonyms

tutor

n.

instructor, tutorial assistant, private teacher, teaching assistant, TA; see also teacher 1, 2.

tutor Usage Examples

Object

  • tasting: Tutored tastings of wine, cider and other drinks.
  • schooling: Personal tutors, tuition, online tutoring, home schooling - all academic subjects and musical instruments - lessons from £ 12.50/hour.

Converse of object

  • allocate: The student should meet with allocated tutor to discuss the plan.
  • assign: Personal tutors Every student is assigned a personal tutor, and he or she could be the first person to turn to.
  • qualify: There is a wide range of resources as well as experienced and qualified tutors on hand to tailor courses to individuals.
  • recruit: U Can Do I.T. also recruits freelance tutors and information is provided on the website.
  • designate: Upon arrival at Sussex you will be designated a personal tutor for the period of your study.

Adjective modifier

  • personal: Every student has a personal tutor who they meet with at least once a term to discuss their progress.
  • experienced: Experienced pharmacy tutor Linda Dodds, who lives in Ashford, has held a wide range of jobs in Kent.
  • part-time: In 1947, she joined the staff of Goldsmiths as a part-time tutor.
  • qualified: A qualified educational tutor on hand within the house.
  • school-based: Toward the end of your training you will teach full classes under the supervision of your school-based tutor.
  • Senior: Applicants over 21 years who do not meet these requirements are encouraged to contact the Senior tutor to discuss their application.

Converse of subject

  • supervise: These placements will often be supervised directly by course tutors and will not necessarily be in a trainee's host Local Authority.

Noun used with modifier

  • admission: The portfolio is then handed on to the admissions tutor.
  • freelance: U Can Do I.T. also recruits freelance tutors and information is provided on the website.
  • postgraduate: There is already evidence from recent interviews that prospective employers and postgraduate course tutors are taking EHE experience very seriously.
  • peer: Vicki Tariq reports on the formal use of peer tutors in the problem-solving and numeracy component of a first-year microbiology.
  • college: The lecturers in schools seemed to represent " faculty " a little more, but they were overwhelmingly also someone else's college tutors.
  • module: Academic guidance is also provided by module tutors, or by any member of staff, according to the student's wishes.
tutor Quotes

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—Lawson, Henry Hertzberg

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