Tutors: meaning, definitions and examples

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tutors

 

[ หˆtjuหtษ™rz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

education

A person who provides instruction, guidance, or help to others in a particular subject or area of study.

Synonyms

educator, instructor, teacher.

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Word Description / Examples
instructor

Typically used in contexts such as courses, workshops, or physical training. Instructors often teach specific skills or knowledge in a structured setting.

  • The aerobics instructor led an intense class this morning
  • He works as an instructor in a coding bootcamp
teacher

Commonly used to describe a person who works in schools, educating students from kindergarten through high school. The term implies a formal, classroom-based setting.

  • My third-grade teacher was very inspiring
  • Teachers are responsible for creating lesson plans and grading assignments
educator

A general term used for anyone involved in the process of educating others, including teachers, trainers, and professors. It emphasizes the broader role of facilitating learning.

  • As an experienced educator, she has a deep understanding of how children learn
  • Educators play a vital role in shaping future generations

Examples of usage

  • She hired a tutor to help her prepare for the exam.
  • The math tutor explained the concept in a simple way to the student.
Context #2 | Verb

education

To teach or instruct someone in a particular subject or area of study.

Synonyms

educate, instruct, teach.

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tutors

Used when someone provides one-on-one help to a student, typically outside the regular classroom setting. Often used for personalized education.

  • He tutors math students in the evenings.
  • She hired a tutor to help her daughter with English.
teach

A general term used for the act of imparting knowledge, skills, or values. This can happen in both formal (schools, universities) and informal settings.

  • She loves to teach history at the high school.
  • Parents often teach their children manners and social skills.
instruct

Often used in formal or official settings where specific directions or teachings are provided. This can also imply a directive or command.

  • The trainer will instruct the participants on how to use the equipment.
  • He will instruct the new employees on safety protocols.
educate

Used in a more formal or general sense, often relating to the process of providing knowledge or skills, typically in schools or institutions.

  • The school aims to educate children in various subjects.
  • We need to educate the community about the importance of recycling.

Examples of usage

  • She tutors students in math and science subjects.
  • He tutored her in Spanish for the upcoming test.

Translations

Translations of the word "tutors" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tutores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฏเฅ‚เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nachhilfelehrer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tutor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฟะตั‚ะธั‚ะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tutorzy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎถๅบญๆ•™ๅธซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tuteurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tutores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถฤŸretmenler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠœํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุฑุณูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tutoล™i

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tutori

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พ…ๅฏผ่€ๅธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tutorji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tutorar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝาฑัา›ะฐัƒัˆั‹ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒฃแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tutorlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tutores

Etymology

The word 'tutor' originated from the Latin word 'tutor', meaning 'a protector' or 'a guardian'. In ancient times, tutors were often assigned to protect and educate young children of noble families. Over time, the term evolved to refer to individuals who provide academic support and guidance to students in various subjects.

See also: tutor, tutorial, tutoring.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,606, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.