tutor
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Definitions oftutor
- One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.
Example: "He passed the difficult class with help from his tutor."
- A university officer responsible for students in a particular hall.
- One who has the charge of a child or pupil and his estate; a guardian.
- (trading card games) A card that allows you to search your deck for one or more other cards.
- To instruct or teach, especially an individual or small group.
Example: "To help pay her tuition, the college student began to tutor high school students in calculus and physics."
- To treat with authority or sternness.
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