preceptor
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8.8
- noun
- /prɪˈsɛptər/
- Each student was assigned a preceptor who guided them through their practical training.
- a dedicated preceptor
- a faculty preceptor
- preceptors to students
Examples
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The preceptor provided valuable feedback to the students during their clinical rotations.
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For example, medical faculty or preceptors are legally and professionally responsible for the treatment a medical resident provides.
Academic text (2003) -
The less experienced resident may be asked to step aside, with the preceptor taking charge of the situation.
Academic text (2003) -
The use of one preceptor ensured that correct methods and techniques would be taught consistently.
Academic text (2005) -
Another equally important objective for the preceptor was to socially integrate the new nurses into the culture of the unit.
Academic text (2005) -
Likewise, graduate and professional students could serve as preceptors to students.
Academic text (2000) -
The TNs' progress was tracked by the preceptor and clinical coordinator each week.
Academic text (2005) -
The nurses appeared to value the organizational support of this role as mentor or preceptor.
Academic text (2015) -
Students worked collaboratively in groups with hospital staff performance improvement preceptors and a course faculty member.
Academic text (2013) -
The authors stated that relationships with preceptors prepared students for the realities of the profession.
Academic text (2011)
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who gives lessons to students in a school or college
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2.9
A person who teaches a subject or skill in a class
154
3.0
A person who teaches or helps others learn, often at school
110
1.8
A person who teaches one student or a small group privately
41
3.5
A teacher or researcher who works at a university
40
3.1
A person who gives talks to students at a college or university
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8.2
A teacher who teaches children and young people, often strict or formal
1
7.9
A teacher at a university, especially at Oxford or Cambridge
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8.7
A teacher who helps children or young people learn
1
4.4
A person who leads a small class inside a large college course
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4.0
A teacher who leads a part of a college course, like a lab or discussion group
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word preceptor comes from Latin parts pre- 'before' and -cept-, from a verb meaning 'to take', the same root as in accept and capture. So a preceptor is someone who 'takes' or leads students before others, which is why it means a teacher or supervisor.