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tutor

(tjuːtəʳ, US tuːt-)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense tutors, present participle tutoring, past tense, past participle tutored
1. countable noun
A tutor is a teacher at a British university or college. In some American universities or colleges, a tutor is a teacher of the lowest rank.
He is course tutor in archaeology at the University of Southampton. [+ in]
Liam surprised his tutors by twice failing a second year exam.
Synonyms: teacher, coach, instructor, educator More Synonyms of tutor
2. countable noun
A tutor is someone who gives private lessons to one pupil or a very small group of pupils.
3. verb
If someone tutors a person or a subject, they teach that person or subject.
The old man was tutoring her in the stringed instruments. [VERB noun + in]
...at the college where I tutored a two-day Introduction to Chairmaking course. [VERB noun]
I tutored in economics. [VERB + in]
[Also VERB]
Synonyms: teach, educate, school, train More Synonyms of tutor
tutoring uncountable noun
He made his living by a mixture of tutoring and journalism.

tutor in British English

(ˈtjuːtə)
noun
1. 
a teacher, usually instructing individual pupils and often engaged privately
2. 
(at universities, colleges, etc) a member of staff responsible for the teaching and supervision of a certain number of students
3.  Scots law
the guardian of a pupil
pupil1 (sense 2)
verb
4. 
to act as a tutor to (someone); instruct
5. (transitive)
to act as guardian to; have care of
6. (intransitive) mainly US
to study under a tutor
7. (transitive) rare
to admonish, discipline, or reprimand
Derived forms
tutorage (ˈtutorage) or tutorship (ˈtutorˌship)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Latin: a watcher, from tuērī to watch over

tutor in American English

(ˈtutər; ˈtjutər)
noun
1. 
a. 
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student; private teacher
b. 
a person who gives remedial or supplemental instruction to another
2. 
a legal guardian of a minor
3. 
in English universities, a college official in charge of the studies of an undergraduate
4.  US
in some American universities and colleges, a teacher ranking below an instructor; teaching assistant
verb transitive
5. 
to act as a tutor to; teach; esp., to give individual instruction to
6.  Rare
to train under discipline; discipline; admonish
verb intransitive
7. 
to act as a tutor, or instructor
8.  US, Informal
to be instructed, esp. by a tutor
Derived forms
tutorage (ˈtutorage)
noun or ˈtutorˌship
Word origin
ME < MFr tuteur < L tutor < tutus for tuitus, pp. of tueri, to look after, guard

Examples of 'tutor' in a sentence
tutor

She also left her mental health nursing course after her tutors told her it would be better'if they parted ways '.
The Sun (2017)
Nearly half of all schoolchildren in London have had at least one tutor, but a quarter of those outside the capital have too.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Two of her tutor group wander over to chat.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The economics tutor was the opposite of helpful.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Some centres deliver the tutored elements over one week.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Talk to a course tutor to see if they can recommend certain students.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Our tutors at art college insisted we went to see his works.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
My tutor is the man of my dreams.
The Sun (2014)
There were some formidable brains in that tutor group.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Having the tutor for one hour a week makes all the difference.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But he got a place at college where the tutors inspired him to apply to art school.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It might also be helpful to discuss your plans with a tutor on the course you have in mind.
Ingham, Christine Life Without Work (1994)
She employs four staff and 25 tutors.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
If you are worried, contact their class teacher or tutor.
The Sun (2010)
There's more to good tutoring than subject knowledge and qualifications.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
For a name that suggests utter correctness in all things Spanish, they should have tutored their staff on the menu and wine list.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In the meantime, I strongly recommend her tutors send her exam script to the college that rejected her.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Generally, three or four pupils sit down at their screens together, each working with an individual tutor with whom they talk or exchange messages.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)

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tutor

British English: tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ NOUN
A tutor is a teacher at a British university or college.
He surprised his tutors by twice failing a second-year exam.
  • American English: tutor
  • Arabic: مُدَرِّس
  • Brazilian Portuguese: professor
  • Chinese: 家庭教师
  • Croatian: učitelj
  • Czech: lektor univerzitní
  • Danish: vejleder
  • Dutch: privéleraar
  • European Spanish: tutor
  • Finnish: yksityisopettaja
  • French: tuteur
  • German: Privatlehrer
  • Greek: προγυμναστής
  • Italian: insegnante privato
  • Japanese: 個別指導教官
  • Korean: 가정교사
  • Norwegian: veileder
  • Polish: nauczyciel
  • European Portuguese: professor
  • Romanian: îndrumător
  • Russian: наставник
  • Latin American Spanish: tutor
  • Swedish: privatlärare
  • Thai: ครูสอนพิเศษ
  • Turkish: eğitmen ders
  • Ukrainian: викладач
  • Vietnamese: giáo viên phụ đạo

All related terms of 'tutor'

form tutor
a teacher or member of a school's staff designated as being in charge of a certain form
tutor group
(in British secondary schools) a grouping of students who are taught together
tutor room
(in British secondary schools) a room assigned for a tutor to meet with their tutor groups
year tutor
a senior teacher who is responsible for a year in a secondary school
tutor period
(in British secondary schools ) a school period for which a tutor group comes together with their tutor

Chinese translation of 'tutor'

tutor

(ˈtjuːtəʳ)

n (c)

  1. (Brit, Scol) 助教 (zhùjiào) (位, wèi)
  2. (= private tutor) 家庭教师(師) (jiātíng jiàoshī) (位, wèi)

vt

  1. (= teach) 教 (jiāo)
(noun) 
Definition
a teacher, usually one instructing individual pupils
He surprised his tutors by failing the exam.
Synonyms
teacher
I'm a teacher with 21 years' experience.
coach
He has joined the team as a coach.
instructor
tuition from an approved driving instructor
educator
As a music educator, I taught in our city schools for many years.
guide
He was spiritual guide to a group of young monks.
governor
guardian
lecturer
a lecturer in Law at Southampton University
guru
He set himself up as a faith healer and spiritual guru.
mentor
She has sacked her coach and mentor and is now relying on her father.
preceptor
master or mistress
schoolmaster or schoolmistress
(verb) 
Definition
to act as a tutor to (someone)
She was at home, being tutored with her brothers.
Synonyms
teach
a programme to teach educational skills
She taught me to read.
educate
She was educated at a local school.
school
He is schooled to spot trouble.
train
We train them in bricklaying and other building techniques.
coach
He coached me for my French exam.
guide
He should have let his instinct guide him.
discipline
I'm very good at disciplining myself.
lecture
She has lectured and taught all over the world.
drill
He drills the choir to a high standard.
instruct
He instructs family members in nursing techniques.
edify
the ability of comedy to edify as well as to entertain an audience
direct

Additional synonyms

in the sense of coach
Definition
a tutor who prepares students for examinations
He has joined the team as a coach.
Synonyms
instructor,
teacher,
trainer,
tutor,
handler
in the sense of coach
Definition
to train or teach
He coached me for my French exam.
Synonyms
instruct,
train,
prepare,
exercise,
drill,
tutor,
cram
in the sense of discipline
Definition
to improve or attempt to improve the behaviour of (oneself or someone else) by training or rules
I'm very good at disciplining myself.
Synonyms
train,
control,
govern,
check,
educate,
regulate,
instruct,
restrain

Synonyms of 'tutor'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of drill
Definition
to teach by rigorous exercises or training
He drills the choir to a high standard.
Synonyms
train,
coach,
teach,
exercise,
discipline,
practise,
instruct,
rehearse
in the sense of edify
Definition
to inform or instruct (someone) with a view to improving his or her morals or understanding
the ability of comedy to edify as well as to entertain an audience
Synonyms
instruct,
school,
teach,
inform,
guide,
improve,
educate,
nurture,
elevate,
enlighten,
uplift
in the sense of educate
Definition
to teach (someone) over a long period of time so that he or she acquires knowledge and understanding of a range of subjects
She was educated at a local school.
Synonyms
teach,
school,
train,
coach,
develop,
improve,
exercise,
inform,
discipline,
rear,
foster,
mature,
drill,
tutor,
instruct,
cultivate,
enlighten,
civilize,
edify,
indoctrinate
in the sense of educator
As a music educator, I taught in our city schools for many years.
Synonyms
teacher,
professor,
lecturer,
don,
coach,
guide,
fellow,
trainer,
tutor,
instructor,
mentor,
schoolteacher,
pedagogue,
edifier,
educationalist or educationist,
schoolmaster or schoolmistress,
master or mistress
in the sense of guide
He was spiritual guide to a group of young monks.
Synonyms
adviser,
teacher,
guru,
mentor,
director,
monitor,
counsellor
in the sense of guide
Definition
to influence (a person) in his or her actions or opinions
He should have let his instinct guide him.
Synonyms
supervise,
train,
rule,
teach,
influence,
advise,
counsel,
govern,
educate,
regulate,
instruct,
oversee,
sway,
superintend
in the sense of guru
Definition
a Hindu or Sikh religious teacher or leader
He set himself up as a faith healer and spiritual guru.
Synonyms
teacher,
mentor,
sage,
master,
tutor,
mahatma,
guiding light,
swami,
maharishi
in the sense of instruct
Definition
to teach (someone) how to do something
He instructs family members in nursing techniques.
Synonyms
teach,
school,
train,
direct,
coach,
guide,
discipline,
educate,
drill,
tutor,
enlighten,
give lessons in
in the sense of instructor
Definition
a person who teaches something
tuition from an approved driving instructor
Synonyms
teacher,
coach,
guide,
adviser,
trainer,
demonstrator,
tutor,
guru,
mentor,
educator,
pedagogue,
preceptor (rare),
master or mistress,
schoolmaster or schoolmistress
in the sense of lecture
Definition
to deliver a lecture (to an audience or class)
She has lectured and taught all over the world.
Synonyms
talk,
speak,
teach,
address,
discourse,
spout (informal),
expound,
harangue,
give a talk,
hold forth,
expatiate

Additional synonyms

in the sense of lecturer
a lecturer in Law at Southampton University
Synonyms
teacher,
tutor,
academic,
professor,
don,
reader,
speaker,
preacher,
public speaker,
expositor
in the sense of mentor
Definition
an adviser or guide
She has sacked her coach and mentor and is now relying on her father.
Synonyms
guide,
teacher,
coach,
adviser,
tutor,
instructor,
counsellor,
guru
in the sense of school
Definition
to educate or train
He is schooled to spot trouble.
Synonyms
train,
prime,
coach,
prepare,
discipline,
educate,
drill,
tutor,
instruct,
verse,
indoctrinate
in the sense of train
Definition
to instruct (someone) in a skill
We train them in bricklaying and other building techniques.
Synonyms
instruct,
school,
prepare,
improve,
coach,
teach,
guide,
discipline,
rear,
educate,
drill,
tutor,
rehearse
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