mentoring

[men-tawr, -ter]

men·tor

[men-tawr, -ter]
noun
1.
a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
2.
an influential senior sponsor or supporter.
verb (used without object)
3.
to act as a mentor: She spent years mentoring to junior employees.

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Mentoring is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
verb (used with object)
4.
to act as a mentor to: The brash young executive did not wish to be mentored by anyone.

Origin:
1740–50; after Mentor (< Greek Méntōr)

men·tor·ship, noun


1. adviser, master, guide, preceptor.

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mentoring (ˈmɛntərɪŋ)
 
n
(in business) the practice of assigning a junior member of staff to the care of a more experienced person who assists him in his career

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