tutorial
This term describes a focused educational experience characterized by a high degree of guidance. In academic settings, it implies an intimate, dialogue-driven environment where a tutor provides personalized feedback, contrasting with the passive nature of a lecture. In the digital realm, the word has shifted toward a procedural meaning. It refers to a structured sequence of instructions that leads a user from ignorance to proficiency in a specific tool or task, often emphasizing a "learn-by-doing" approach.
Meanings
A period of instruction given to a single student or a small group, typically at a university, to discuss a subject in detail.
"The student met with her professor for a weekly tutorial to review her thesis progress."
A practical method or a step-by-step guide, often in digital form, designed to teach a user how to perform a specific task or use a piece of software.
"I watched a video tutorial on YouTube to learn how to use the new photo editing software."
Relating to a tutorial or the process of providing individual or small-group instruction.
"The university offers several tutorial sessions for first-year medical students."