tutorial
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.a video, book, or computer program that shows you how to do something step-by-step.
n.a self-paced instructional document or video designed to guide a user through a specific task or process.
Simple“I watched an online tutorial to learn how to edit my holiday photos.”
In context“The software package includes a comprehensive tutorial that walks new users through the basic interface and advanced data-entry features.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
adj.relating to a tutor or the act of teaching someone privately.
adj.of or pertaining to a tutor or the process of individual instruction.
Simple“The professor has many tutorial duties this semester.”
In context“The university is reviewing its tutorial system to ensure that every undergraduate receives sufficient individual attention from faculty members.”
Synonyms
The adjective is from tutor (noun) + -ial, ultimately from Latin tūtor (“watcher, protector, defender”). The noun is transferred from the adjective.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.