Word
mentorship
Phoneticsmen·tor·ship
US/ˈmɛntɝˌʃɪp/
UK/mˈɛntɔːʃˌɪp/
Definition
n. a relationship where a more experienced person helps a younger or less experienced person learn and grow. It is like having a teacher who guides you through a specific skill or career.
n. a relationship in which a more experienced or knowledgeable person provides guidance, support, and advice to a less experienced individual. Often used in professional or educational contexts to describe a structured learning process.
Examples
“She is looking for a mentorship program to help her start her career.”
“The university offers a formal mentorship scheme where senior professors guide first-year students through their initial research projects.”
“Successful mentorship requires not only technical expertise but also the emotional intelligence to provide constructive feedback without discouraging the mentee's confidence.”
Examples
simple
“She is looking for a mentorship program to help her start her career.”
contextual
“The university offers a formal mentorship scheme where senior professors guide first-year students through their initial research projects.”
complex
“Successful mentorship requires not only technical expertise but also the emotional intelligence to provide constructive feedback without discouraging the mentee's confidence.”
Real-World Examples
“Board members told us they want programs with food, fun, social connection and mentorship, without lectures and judgment.” “The competition inspires students to develop eco-solutions for real-world impact, and it supports them with mentorship and learning resources.” Scan code
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