tutorial

 
Pronunciation: /tjuːˈtɔːrɪəl/

adjective

  • relating to a tutor or a tutor’s tuition: tutorial sessions a tutorial college

noun

  • a period of tuition given by a university or college tutor to an individual or very small group: formal teaching consists of lectures, tutorials, and practicals a tutorial on English poetry
  • an account or explanation of a subject, printed or on a computer screen, intended for private study: online tutorials and reference guides

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin tutorius (see tutor) + -al