preceptor
[ pri-sep-ter, pree-sep- ]
/ prɪˈsɛp tər, ˈpri sɛp- /
noun
an instructor; teacher; tutor.
the head of a school.
the head of a preceptory.
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Example sentences from the Web for preceptorship
The preceptorship, however honourable, was perhaps not worth much on the score of emolument.
His argument on the "Being of a God" was prepared as a duty of his preceptorship to the prince.
Classic French Course in English |William Cleaver WilkinsonHis argument on the “Being of a God” was prepared as a duty of his preceptorship to the prince.
French Classics |William Cleaver WilkinsonIn short, the whole question of preceptorship rests on no better authority than a single figure.
The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 1 (of 6) |Luigi Antonio Lanzi
British Dictionary definitions for preceptorship
preceptor
/ (prɪˈsɛptə) /
noun
US
a practising physician giving practical training to a medical student
the head of a preceptory
rare
a tutor or instructor
Derived forms of preceptor
preceptorate, noun preceptorial (ˌpriːsɛpˈtɔːrɪəl) or preceptoral, adjective preceptorship, noun preceptress, fem nMedical definitions for preceptorship (1 of 2)
preceptorship
[ prĭ-sĕp′tər-shĭp′ ]
n.
A period of practical experience and training for a student, especially of medicine or nursing, that is supervised by an expert or specialist in a particular field.
Medical definitions for preceptorship (2 of 2)
preceptor
[ prĭ-sĕp′tər, prē′sĕp′tər ]
n.
An expert or specialist, such as a physician, who gives practical experience and training to a student, especially of medicine or nursing.