Definition of 'tutorial'

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tutorial

(tutɔriəl

)

Word forms: plural tutorials

1. countable noun

In a university or college, a tutorial is a regular meeting between a tutor or professor and one or several students, for discussion of a subject that is being studied.

The methods of study include lectures, tutorials, case studies and practical sessions.

Synonyms: seminar, lesson, individual instruction More Synonyms of tutorial

2. countable noun

A tutorial is part of a book or a computer program which helps you learn something step-by-step without a teacher.

There is an excellent tutorial section, which carefully walks you through how to play.

3. adjective [ADJ n]

Tutorial means relating to a tutor or tutors, especially one at a university or college.

Students may decide to seek tutorial guidance.

Synonyms: teaching, coaching, guiding, instructional More Synonyms of tutorial

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tutorial in American English

(tuˈtɔriəl , tjuˈtɔriəl )

adjectiveOrigin: < L tutorius + -al

of a tutor or tutors

noun

a class in a tutorial system

an intensive course given by a tutor or professor for one or several students, usually on a special topic

a system of instruction containing exercises, information, etc., as in a training manual or computer program, for individual self-study

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tutorial in American English

(tuːˈtɔriəl, -ˈtour-, tjuː-)

adjective

pertaining to or exercised by a tutor

tutorial functions or authority

noun

a class in which a tutor gives intensive instruction in some subject to an individual student or a small group of students

3. Computing

programmed instruction provided to a user at a computer terminal, often concerning the use of a particular software package and built into that package

a manual explaining how to use a particular software package or computer system

Word origin

[1735–45; ‹ L tūtōri(us) of a guardian + -al1]

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tutorial in British English

(tjuːˈtɔːrɪəl

)

noun

a period of intensive tuition given by a tutor to an individual student or to a small group of students

adjective

of or relating to a tutor

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