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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Its programs involve years of investment in a child to get them into college with tutoring, campus tours and summer programs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
He said we still could apply to receive public money this school year, but as a vendor providing educational services such as tutoring.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
“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
A tutoring assessment revealed gaps in fractions and long division.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Usually all of my tutoring, including architecture, takes place via Skype.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
