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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Construction companies should invest in training and development, including mentorship programs.
—James Barlow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Following a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 that struck down affirmative action in college admissions, the Trump administration has widened its scrutiny to scholarships, mentorship programs, and other university policies perceived to favor specific racial groups.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Women entrepreneurs continue to face significant hurdles in funding, mentorship, and access to key business insights.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
Last month, Gates reflected on the impact Hamilton has had on basketball, revolving around his mentorship of up-and-coming coaches.
—Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
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James Barlow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Following a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 that struck down affirmative action in college admissions, the Trump administration has widened its scrutiny to scholarships, mentorship programs, and other university policies perceived to favor specific racial groups.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Women entrepreneurs continue to face significant hurdles in funding, mentorship, and access to key business insights.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
Last month, Gates reflected on the impact Hamilton has had on basketball, revolving around his mentorship of up-and-coming coaches.
—Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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