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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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“Then we need to pay attention when someone starts struggling ... Reach out early with counseling, tutoring, mentoring, or whatever support they need,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

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

In the weeks he’d spent mentoring Clare, he’d even spoken minimally—revealing very little outside of the duties and expectations that came with ushering.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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