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tutoring

|tu/tor/ing|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈtuːtərɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈtjuːtərɪŋ/

(tutor)

private teacher

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'tutoring' originates from the Latin word 'tutor,' which meant 'guardian or protector.'

Historical Evolution

'tutor' transformed from the Old French word 'tuteur,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tutor.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'guardian or protector,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'providing instruction.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of providing instruction or guidance to a student or small group, often on a one-on-one basis.

She offers tutoring in mathematics to high school students.

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Last updated: 2025/01/13 10:08