Pronunciation: /prɪˈsɛptər/
noun A teacher or instructor, especially in the medical field
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.
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.
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