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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 Her early years as associate scenic designer on Broadway during the 1990s and early 2000s included such shows as The Red Shoes, Scarlett Pimpernel and, under the tutelage of her beloved mentor Tony Walton, Taller Than a Dwarf and Uncle Vanya. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 The Jaguars were a surprise team under the tutelage of first-year coach Liam Coen, winning their final eight regular season games en route to a 13-4 record. — Nbc Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 Finding a new family Under Eason’s tutelage, Diomandé continued to develop not only as a player but as a person. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 Sen’s choreography extends this ancient form, adding partnering and dynamic range; her dancers, all trained under her tutelage, move with extraordinary clarity and incisiveness. — Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tutelage

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Their duties vary in their focus on research, clinical care and teaching.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The hair that inspired Kurin was one of three found in that manuscript, which was not actually a Bible but was Jefferson’s attempt to cut-and-paste a volume of the moral teachings of Jesus without reference to miracles or the supernatural.

— Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of teaching

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Colleges must remember that they have been set up to provide people with an education that stretches their cognitive abilities while preparing them for whatever comes next.

— Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Many investors have competing financial goals, such as saving for retirement, funding a child's college education, paying off student loans or buying a new home.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of education

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Beijing envisions a comprehensive AI education system that spans all levels of schooling and extends to the broader public.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
His gotcha moment became a schooling by Klobuchar on basketball, turning the tables on the age-old art of mansplaining.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of schooling

Noun

According to Dutch News, neither officials in Curaçao nor the Dutch government have said where the instruction originated.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
However, considering the nature of the investigation and Chen’s access to children through his music instruction, sheriff’s officials said investigators want to ensure no inappropriate contact with a child has gone unreported.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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