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tutoring

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtutɝɪŋ// UK //tjˈuːtəɹɪŋ// tu·tor·ing

n. the act of teaching a single student or a small group. It usually happens outside of a regular classroom to help someone with a specific subject.

n. the provision of private academic instruction to an individual or small group. Often focuses on remedial support or specialized exam preparation.


SIMPLE

She earns extra money by offering math tutoring after school.

CONTEXTUAL

The university provides free peer tutoring for students who are struggling with their introductory science courses.

COMPLEX

While classroom instruction provides a broad foundation, personalized tutoring allows for the immediate identification and correction of specific conceptual misunderstandings that might otherwise hinder a student's progress.

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Usage

Typically functions as an uncountable noun referring to the activity itself.

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