tutorial
|tu-to-ri-al|
🇺🇸
/tuːˈtɔːriəl/
🇬🇧
/tjuːˈtɔːr.i.əl/
instruction led by a tutor / step-by-step teaching
Etymology
'tutorial' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'tutorialis', which comes from Latin 'tutor' meaning 'a watcher, protector'.
'tutorial' developed from Latin 'tutor' > Medieval Latin 'tutorialis' and entered English as 'tutorial' with meanings related to tutoring and instruction.
Initially it described something 'of or relating to a tutor', but over time it evolved into the modern senses of 'a lesson or instructional guide' and 'a small-group teaching session'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a lesson or set of instructions on a particular subject, often designed to teach a specific skill or topic.
I watched a tutorial on photo editing to learn how to remove blemishes.
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Noun 2
a session of individual or small-group teaching led by a tutor (especially at a university).
Each week the students meet in a one-hour tutorial with their tutor to discuss their essays.
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Noun 3
a step-by-step guide (often interactive or computer-based) that teaches how to use a program or perform a task.
The software comes with several tutorials that walk you through the setup process.
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Adjective 1
relating to or used as a tutorial; intended to instruct or guide.
She prepared a tutorial document for new employees.
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Last updated: 2025/09/11 00:10