tutorship

tu·tor

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [too-ter, tyoo-]
- /ˈtu tər, ˈtyu-/
- /ˈtjuːtəʃɪp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [too-ter, tyoo-]
- /ˈtu tər, ˈtyu-/

Definitions of tutorship word

noun tutorship a person employed to instruct another in some branch or branches of learning, especially a private instructor. 1
noun tutorship a teacher of academic rank lower than instructor in some American universities and colleges. 1
noun tutorship a teacher without institutional connection who assists students in preparing for examinations. 1
noun tutorship (especially at Oxford and Cambridge) a university officer, usually a fellow, responsible for teaching and supervising a number of undergraduates. 1
noun tutorship the guardian of a boy or girl below the age of puberty or majority. 1
verb with object tutorship to act as a tutor to; teach or instruct, especially privately. 1

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Origin of tutorship

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Latin tūtor protector, equivalent to tū- (variant stem of tuērī to guard; see tutelage) + -tor -tor

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Parts of speech for Tutorship

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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tutorship popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for tutorship

noun tutorship

chair — A chair is a piece of furniture for one person to sit on. Chairs have a back and four legs.
guardianship — the position and responsibilities of a guardian, especially toward a ward.
instructorship — a person who instructs; teacher.
caretaking — a person who is in charge of the maintenance of a building, estate, etc.; superintendent.
wardenship — The state of being a warden.

All 5 Synonyms of tutorship