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mentoring

British  
/ ˈmɛntərɪŋ /

noun

  1. (in business) the practice of assigning a junior member of staff to the care of a more experienced person who assists him in his career

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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I’m on the board of the American Society of Journalists and Authors nonprofit, which includes some mentoring.

From MarketWatch Aug. 23, 2026

The course offers guaranteed paid work placements, mentoring and an opportunity to gain experience across digital media.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Puder’s schools provide tutoring, mentoring and flexible scheduling for teens who may have jobs or are parents themselves.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

Hord created the Hord Foundation to fund scholarships for minority students and was a leader of Concerned Black Men, a nonprofit providing scholarships and mentoring.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Nigro, an expert player of near master strength, sensed potential in the boy, and aware that Bobby was without a father, he assumed a mentoring position.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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