Mentoring: meaning, definitions and examples

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mentoring

 

[ หˆmษ›ntษ™rษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

professional development

Mentoring is a professional relationship in which an experienced person (the mentor) supports and guides a less experienced person (the mentee) in their personal and professional growth. The mentor provides advice, feedback, and encouragement to help the mentee develop their skills and achieve their goals.

Synonyms

coaching, guidance, support

Examples of usage

  • The mentoring program pairs new employees with experienced managers.
  • She credits her success to the guidance she received through mentoring.
  • Effective mentoring can lead to increased job satisfaction and career advancement.
Context #2 | Verb

professional development

To mentor someone is to provide guidance, support, and advice to help them develop their skills and achieve their goals. It involves sharing knowledge and experience to assist the mentee in their personal and professional growth.

Synonyms

coach, guide, support

Examples of usage

  • She mentored several junior colleagues throughout her career.
  • The manager took on the role of mentoring the new hires.
  • Mentoring can be a rewarding experience for both the mentor and the mentee.

Translations

Translations of the word "mentoring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mentoria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเค—เคฆเคฐเฅเคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mentoring

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bimbingan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะฝั‚ะพั€ัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mentoring

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใƒณใ‚ฟใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mentorat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mentorรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rehberlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ˜ํ† ๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฅุฑุดุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mentoring

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mentoring

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‡ๅฏผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mentorstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiรฐsรถgn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐัั‚ะฐะฒะฝะธั‡ั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mentorluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mentorรญa

Etymology

The concept of mentoring dates back to ancient Greece, where the character Mentor from Homer's Odyssey served as a wise and trusted advisor to Odysseus' son, Telemachus. The term 'mentor' has since become synonymous with a trusted counselor or guide. In modern times, mentoring has evolved into a structured professional development practice aimed at fostering learning and growth.

See also: mentor, mentors.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,686, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.