tutorial

1 of 2

noun

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

tutorial

2 of 2

adjective

: of, relating to, or involving a tutor or a tutorial

Did you know?

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

So here are some of the best websites, tutorials and courses for getting started building and using agents. —Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025

Mixology Masterclass: 2-3 p.m., with a tutorial by representatives of Xicala Mezcal, including the chance to create your own signature cocktail. —Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025

Adjective

The Squadron 42 quagmire The initial concept behind Squadron 42 was a tutorial segment that would gently introduce players to the game's mechanics and feed them some in-game rewards upon completion. —Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 June 2025

But the tutorial experience needs to improve to reduce that initial friction so new players don't bounce off quickly. —ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

1822, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tutorial

• arboreal
• armorial
• authorial
• factorial
• manorial
• memorial
• pictorial
• sartorial
• sectorial
• vectorial
• ambassadorial
• combinatorial

Kids Definition

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