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preceptorial

adjective pre·cep·to·ri·al \ pri-ˌsep-ˈtȯr-ē-əl , ˌprē- \

Definition of preceptorial

: of, relating to, or making use of preceptors

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1702

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preceptorial

noun

Definition of preceptorial

: a college course that emphasizes independent reading, discussion in small groups, and individual conferences with the teacher

First Known Use of preceptorial

circa 1952

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