tutor
noun
a person employed to instruct another in some branch or branches of learning, especially a private instructor.
tutoring
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present participleof tutor.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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She applied for her school to participate in Florida’s voucher-like program as a tutoring service and was approved.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Early, intensive tutoring is one of the most effective interventions available to change that, and it’s a support that teachers want in their classrooms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Summer school and summer tutoring costs also aren’t covered by the Child and Dependent Care Credit either, he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
In some cases there's even private tutoring to arrange if their child has left mainstream school to focus on the sport.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Until then, he’ll be tutoring summer school students in French and Algebra.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
