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
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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.
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Noun
Post tutorials that solve one specific problem completely.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
This should come as no surprise, but when interns don’t have access to basic resources like clear project timelines, system tutorials, or networking opportunities, only 45% want to come back.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 July 2025
Adjective
The facility also plans to offer recreational and competitive leagues, tournaments and tutorial clinics.
—Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
There are also plenty of helpful tutorial videos on platforms like TikTok and YouTube that make basic maintenance easier.
—Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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“Tutorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tutorial. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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
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