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tutorial

n. · adj.
US //tuˈtɔɹiəɫ// UK //tjuːtˈɔːɹɪəl// tu·to·ri·al
  1. 1 how-to guide (n.)
    B1 Intermediate Computing

    a video, book, or computer program that shows you how to do something step-by-step.

    a self-paced instructional document or video designed to guide a user through a specific task or process.

    Example

    I watched an online tutorial to learn how to edit my holiday photos.

    Example

    The software package includes a comprehensive tutorial that walks new users through the basic interface and advanced data-entry features.
  2. 2 relating to a tutor (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    relating to a tutor or the act of teaching someone privately.

    of or pertaining to a tutor or the process of individual instruction.

    Example

    The professor has many tutorial duties this semester.

    Example

    The university is reviewing its tutorial system to ensure that every undergraduate receives sufficient individual attention from faculty members.
Origin

The adjective is from tutor (noun) + -ial, ultimately from Latin tūtor (“watcher, protector, defender”). The noun is transferred from the adjective.

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