tutelage

noun

ˈtü-tə-lij How to pronounce tutelage (audio)
Definition of tutelagenext
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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  1. teaching
  2. education
  3. schooling
  4. instruction
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • In addition the awards themselves, winners will participate in a weekend of education programing, networking opportunities and exclusive access to Academy members to support their career advancement.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Some of us will be first-generation physicians and the financial burden of medical education rests largely on our shoulders.
    — Opinion, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of education
Noun
  • A number of Democratic governors in key swing states have not opted in to the Education Freedom Tax Credit, a major new initiative embraced by school choice advocates that can be used to help fund private schooling.
    — Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Although many families strive to share these responsibilities, research has consistently found that mothers tend to shoulder a larger share of the work tied to their kids’ schooling.
    — Kristy Buzard, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of schooling
Noun
  • 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
Definition of instruction

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