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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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
Rodriguez said the College Board in recent years has increasingly partnered with nonprofits to offer free test preparation services, including live online tutoring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
As well as refreshing the curriculum in England, they say they are building new AI tutoring tools and introducing new vocational routes to get children into successful careers.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
I believe we should use AI tutoring to give students a path toward “competency-based learning.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
“Hey,” I say as I approach Phil’s table for another evening of tutoring.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
