tutor

1 of 2

noun

tu·​tor ˈtü-tər How to pronounce tutor (audio)
ˈtyü-
: a person charged with the instruction and guidance of another: such as
a
: a private teacher
b
: a teacher in a British university who gives individual instruction to undergraduates

tutor

2 of 2

verb

tutored; tutoring; tutors

transitive verb

1
: to teach or guide usually individually in a special subject or for a particular purpose : coach
2
: to have the guardianship, tutelage, or care of

intransitive verb

1
: to do the work of a tutor
2
: to receive instruction especially privately

Examples of tutor in a Sentence

Noun I got a tutor to help me with my homework. He is a tutor in European history. Verb She earned extra money tutoring in the evening. bought a video series designed to tutor a person in the fine art of decorating cakes
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Grandmother would tutor granddaughter every afternoon, teaching her about the global economy, the fair treatment of crew, and how to endure the devilish volatility of the shipping business. Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2024 The flexibility to select tutors and study schedules further enhances this advantage. Lenoir Foundation, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 High-earning parents are more likely to invest in tutors or enrichment outside of school. Claire Cain Miller, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2024 To see why, consider other current options, such as watching YouTube to master scientific or mathematical knowledge (usually free), reading old editions of textbooks (cheap on Amazon), or hiring an expert tutor (more expensive). Tyler Cowen, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2024 There are also learning disability tutors, English as a second language (ESL) tutors, college admissions tutors, and subject-specific tutors—to name a few—with each type of tutor falling into a very specific category. Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 21 Jan. 2024 Its 500 tutors are all current or former employees of one of the FAANG companies – and therefore in a position to know exactly what these companies are looking for from potential recruits. David Prosser, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 The anti-testing movement has long said that standardized tests help fuel inequality, because many students from affluent families use tutors and coaches to bolster their scores. Stephanie Saul, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024 But his tutor at the Workers’ Educational Association perceived a fierce talent, and sent a sample of his work to a publisher. Simon Parkin, The New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2024
Verb
Shahani studied screenwriting and direction at the Film and Television of India, where he was tutored by Indian master Ritwik Ghatak. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Feb. 2024 Ismail, the principal, said there is usually a 3-4-year jump in academic growth because there are no distractions but there is tutoring for kids who need it. Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register, 29 Jan. 2024 The new tools may be used for anything from tutoring help to curriculum development, ASU Chief Information Officer Lev Gonick said. The Arizona Republic, 18 Jan. 2024 There is tutoring across various subjects, as well as financial assistance for families who may need it. Steven Aquino, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 The man who tutored Steve Young in both college and the pros set out to groom the untested Brett Favre, who was acquired in a trade from Atlanta that same year. Josh Dubow, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024 Fiddler was also heralded for helping develop Detroit hip-hop and tutoring aspiring artists, partly through his informal production school, Camp Amp. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 18 Dec. 2023 According to the outlet, investigators said that Yoo-jung posed as a mother on a tutoring app, who was searching for someone to teach her daughter English. Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023 Just look at who Harbaugh has tutored during his long and diverse coaching career. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English tutour, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin tutor, from tueri

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1592, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of tutor was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Tutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tutor. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

tutor

1 of 2 noun
tu·​tor ˈt(y)üt-ər How to pronounce tutor (audio)
: a person who has the responsibility of instructing and guiding another

tutor

2 of 2 verb
: to teach usually individually

Legal Definition

tutor

noun
in the civil law of Louisiana : a guardian of a minor or sometimes of a person with mental retardation compare committee, conservator, curator
tutorship noun

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