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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Participants will also have the opportunity to refine and strengthen their innovations with expert mentorship and strategic support, officials said.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
Alumni Networks: Your former school or university may have mentorship programs or networking events.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
By guiding through experience, leaders build trust and encourage creativity, ensuring their mentorship is impactful and transformative.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
The best career moves come from positioning, mentorship, and actively seeking leadership opportunities outside of performance reviews.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
Alumni Networks: Your former school or university may have mentorship programs or networking events.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
By guiding through experience, leaders build trust and encourage creativity, ensuring their mentorship is impactful and transformative.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
The best career moves come from positioning, mentorship, and actively seeking leadership opportunities outside of performance reviews.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mentorship
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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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