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Definition of tutorial

tutorial

/tuːˈtɔːɹiəl/
tu · to · ri · al
Plural:tutorials
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• noun

1

A step-by-step instructional guide, lesson, or interactive program, especially in computing or online media, that teaches someone how to complete a task or use a product.

Example

"She watched an online video tutorial to learn how to edit photographs."

2

A period of intensive tuition or academic discussion given by a university or college tutor to an individual student or a small group.

Example

"Every Tuesday morning, our history professor holds a small-group tutorial to discuss the assigned readings."

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• adjective

1

Relating to or provided by a tutor, or serving to instruct and guide learners through a subject or skill.

Example

"The software package includes several tutorial modules designed for first-time users."

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• Rhymes for tutorial

• Nearby Words

tutee
tutelage
tutor
tutorial
tutorship
tutrix
tutting

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from Late Latin tutorius ('belonging to a guardian or tutor'), derived from Latin tutor ('watcher, protector, guardian'), from the verb tueri ('to watch over, guard').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tutorial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tutorial
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