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mentorship

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmɛntɝˌʃɪp// UK //mˈɛntɔːʃˌɪp// men·tor·ship

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.


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.

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