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Tutor

/ˈtjuːtə/

One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.

📖 Definitions of "Tutor"

noun
  1. 1

    One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.

    "He passed the difficult class with help from his tutor."

  2. 2

    A university officer responsible for students in a particular hall.

  3. 3

    One who has the charge of a child or pupil and his estate; a guardian.

  4. 4

    (trading card games) A card that allows you to search your deck for one or more other cards.

verb
  1. 1

    To instruct or teach, especially an individual or small group.

    "To help pay her tuition, the college student began to tutor high school students in calculus and physics."

  2. 2

    To treat with authority or sternness.

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