mentoring (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛntərɪŋ/
Definition
The act or process of advising and training someone, especially a younger or less experienced person, in a particular field or area.
Examples
Effective mentoring can significantly boost a new employee's confidence and skill development.
The university established a peer mentoring program to help first-year students adjust to college life.
She found the mentoring she received from her former professor to be crucial for her career path.
How to Use mentoring
- mentoring for someone (prepositional phrase)
- Providing guidance to a specific person or group. — "The CEO emphasized the importance of mentoring for young entrepreneurs."
- mentoring in a field (prepositional phrase)
- Guidance within a particular area of expertise. — "She sought mentoring in software development to advance her career."
- mentoring and coaching (collocation)
- A common pairing of related guidance activities. — "The workshop focused on effective strategies for mentoring and coaching employees."
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