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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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We cut middle managers across the organization because AI allows us to have more direct reports per manager while still measuring and mentoring our teams effectively.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

TB: We launched it in 2009 to support women entrepreneurs through mentoring, capital and community.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

Two months after King’s 1968 death, Ella Baker, who had clashed with King while mentoring younger activists, memorably declared that “the movement made Martin rather than Martin making the movement.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 3, 2026

The government said £1.2m investment will help fund the measures which could include mentoring for high-risk students and chaperones on school routes.

From BBC Apr. 6, 2026

Even if they’re not mentoring like Haymitch always has to, most return to the Capitol each year for the event.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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