Pronunciation: [tjˈuːtəʃˌɪp] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the word "tutorship" is /ˈtjuːtəʃɪp/. The initial "tu" is pronounced as "tew", followed by the "t" sound in "tor". The "or" is pronounced as "er" and the "sh" is pronounced as "shh". Finally, the "i" is pronounced as "ih" and the "p" is pronounced as "p". Tutorship refers to the position or role of a tutor, who is a teacher who helps a student understand and learn subject matter.
Tutorship, noun:
1. The position, role, or responsibility of a tutor; the act or practice of tutoring. A tutor is an individual who provides guidance, instruction, and assistance to a student or a group of students in a particular subject or field of knowledge, typically outside of formal classroom settings. Tutorship encompasses the relationship and interaction between the tutor and the learner, with the aim of enhancing the learner's understanding, skills, or performance in a particular subject or area of study.
2. The act or process of being tutored or receiving tutoring. Tutorship refers to the experience of being under the guidance of a tutor, receiving personalized instruction and support to improve one's knowledge, academic performance, or proficiency in a particular subject. This can take various forms, including one-on-one tutoring sessions, group study sessions, online tutoring, or self-guided learning with the assistance of educational resources and materials.
3. The role or position of a tutor in a legal or guardianship context. In certain legal systems, tutorship refers to the responsibility or legal guardianship that an adult assumes towards a minor or a person with limited capacity, ensuring their welfare, protection, and management of their affairs.
Overall, tutorship signifies the act of tutoring, the relationship between tutor and learner, and the provision of personalized academic support or guidance in educational contexts. It reflects the practice of enhancing knowledge, skills, and understanding through individualized instruction and mentorship.
The office of a tutor.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "tutorship" is derived from the Old French word "tutour" and the Latin word "tutor", both of which mean "guardian" or "protector". The Latin word "tutor" is derived from the verb "tueri", meaning "to watch over" or "to protect". Over time, the term "tutor" came to refer specifically to a person appointed to educate and guide someone, particularly in a one-on-one instructional setting. From "tutor", the noun "tutorship" was formed to refer to the state or role of being a tutor.
