Preceptor

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Pronunciation: /prɪˈsɛptər/

Definitions of preceptor

noun A teacher or instructor, especially in the medical field

Example Sentences

A1 My preceptor at the hospital taught me how to take vital signs.

A2 The nursing student shadowed her preceptor during rounds.

B1 The preceptor provided guidance and feedback to the new employee.

B2 As a preceptor, she was responsible for training and evaluating the interns.

C1 The experienced preceptor was instrumental in shaping the future doctors' careers.

C2 The preceptor's mentorship was invaluable in helping the residents develop their clinical skills.

Examples of preceptor in a Sentence

formal The medical student was assigned a preceptor to guide them through their clinical rotations.

informal My preceptor at work is really helpful and always willing to answer my questions.

slang I'm lucky to have such a cool preceptor who makes learning fun.

figurative In the world of music, a skilled conductor can be seen as a preceptor, guiding the orchestra to create beautiful melodies.

Grammatical Forms of preceptor

past tense

preceptored

plural

preceptors

comparative

more preceptive

superlative

most preceptive

present tense

precepts

future tense

will precept

perfect tense

has precepted

continuous tense

is precepting

singular

preceptor

positive degree

preceptor

infinitive

to precept

gerund

precepting

participle

precepted

Origin and Evolution of preceptor

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'preceptor' originated from the Latin word 'praecipere' meaning 'to instruct or advise'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'preceptor' has evolved to refer to a teacher or instructor, especially one who provides individualized instruction or guidance.