tutorial

Universal Words noun, adjective noun 1 a period of teaching in a university that involves discussion between an individual student or a small group of students and a tutor: The total number of hours spent in lectures, tutorials and practicals varies according to the course of study. 2 a short book or computer program that gives information on a particular subject or explains how sth is done: An online tutorial is provided. adjective connected with the work of a tutor: tutorial staff * (BrE) a tutorial college (= a private school that prepares students for exams)