tutor
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British pronunciation
/ˈtjuːtə/

Definition & Meaning of "tutor"in English

Tutor
01

a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group

tutor definition and meaning

Who is a "tutor"?

A tutor is a person who provides individualized or small-group instruction to help students understand specific subjects or improve their skills. Tutors often work outside of regular classroom hours and focus on areas where students may need extra support, such as in subjects they find challenging or for test preparation. Their role is to offer personalized attention, explain concepts in different ways, and address the specific needs of each student to ensure their academic success. Tutors may work in schools, privately, or through online platforms.

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Examples
She hired a math tutor to help her daughter improve her grades.
The tutor helped the student prepare for the college entrance exams.
02

a teacher at a university or college who helps and guides a group of students with their studies

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Examples
The tutor helped me understand the complex concepts in the course.
She is my tutor for the advanced physics class.
to tutor
01

to teach a single student or a few students, often outside a school setting

Transitive: to tutor sb in a subject
to tutor definition and meaning
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Examples
She decided to tutor her classmates in chemistry to help them prepare for the upcoming exam.
The university offers a program where advanced students can tutor their peers in specific subjects.
02

to provide care, guidance, and support to someone

Transitive: to tutor sb
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He tutors his elderly neighbor, assisting with daily tasks and providing companionship.
After her parents ' untimely death, she tutored her younger siblings.

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