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tutelage

noun

ˈtü-tə-lij

Definition of tutelage

as in teaching

the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another a governess overseeing the tutelage of the family's children

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Recent Examples of tutelage His mother, Paula (Naomie Harris), is a drug addict and Little falls under the tutelage of a drug kingpin named Juan (Mahershala Ali) and his girlfriend, Teresa (Janelle Monáe). — David Faris, TheWeek, 17 July 2026 Earning a spot in the Warriors’ regular season rotation is a long shot, but Olbrich is a prime candidate to join the Santa Cruz G League team and develop under the tutelage of that arm of the Golden State organization. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Eight players have signed professional contracts under his tutelage. — Latif Love july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 But the skating and skills drills, as well as meeting with nutritionists and sports psychologists, provide tutelage beyond the ice that should lead to success as their careers progress. — Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tutelage

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As a result, every year thousands of students who had contemplated teaching or pharmacy or public service become accidental financiers.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Bryant, 48, is a licensed financial adviser who has worked in school counseling, adult education and substitute teaching, according to her South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Board questionnaire.

— Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of teaching

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So when her son, Reed, now 15, was diagnosed with dyslexia 10 years ago, Knopf went down a rabbit hole of literacy education.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
The state discovered that reforms had to be beneficial to all, and so the political mission had to be implementing education and acculturation as a means of solidifying the nascent bourgeoisie.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of education

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Lai was also seen donning a flak jacket, listening to briefings and issuing instructions during the drill.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Coinbase launched a new tool that will allow agents like ChatGPT or Claude to execute crypto trades using natural language instructions.

— Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

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