mentorship
noun
men·tor·ship
ˈmen-ˌtȯr-ˌship 
-tər-
: the influence, guidance, or direction given by a mentor
Francie rides under the mentorship of Rodney Jenkins.—
Ami Rosi
Ami RosiThe solution, they decided, was a two-year program welcoming adolescents into the community with equal doses of mentorship, Scripture and recreation.—Nathan Thornburgh
Nathan ThornburghSenior Senate women intentionally cultivate a collaborative spirit through social events and mentorship.—Jill Filipovic
Jill FilipovicExamples of mentorship in a Sentence
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In addition, organizations can provide formal learning opportunities as well as options to learn side-by-side with team members or via mentorship programs.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Valued at $275,000, the scholarship is in partnership with Berklee College of Music, and will cover a bachelor’s degree and room and board at the college for its 2025 fall semester, as well as wrap-around services and ongoing mentorship and learning opportunities.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 11 Jan. 2025
His journey through music, business, and mentorship offers valuable insights for aspiring musicians looking to carve out their own paths in this evolving industry.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
If Verlander can give the team half a season of starts, but a whole season of mentorship for a group that includes Kyle Harrison and Hayden Birdsong (both of whom will be 23 years old this season), that’s a pretty good investment.
—Levi Weaver, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Tracy Brower, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Valued at $275,000, the scholarship is in partnership with Berklee College of Music, and will cover a bachelor’s degree and room and board at the college for its 2025 fall semester, as well as wrap-around services and ongoing mentorship and learning opportunities.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 11 Jan. 2025
His journey through music, business, and mentorship offers valuable insights for aspiring musicians looking to carve out their own paths in this evolving industry.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
If Verlander can give the team half a season of starts, but a whole season of mentorship for a group that includes Kyle Harrison and Hayden Birdsong (both of whom will be 23 years old this season), that’s a pretty good investment.
—Levi Weaver, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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