tutorial
Step-by-step lesson
A tutorial is a lesson that teaches a specific skill or concept, typically through step-by-step instruction.
Originally describing a session with a tutor, the word now most often refers to instructional guides—especially in software and gaming: I watched a tutorial on video editing, The game starts with a tutorial level.
As an adjective, tutorial describes anything relating to instruction or tutoring.
Unit of teaching
- walkthroughSequential instructional guide
- how-toPractical instruction format
- guideLeader or instruction book
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
introduction · demonstration · explainer · step-by-step · overview · directions · training · workshop
Written proof or instructions
- tooltipHover-activated explanatory popup
- wizardPractitioner of sorcery
- onboardingNew member integration process
- sandboxEnclosed play area
demo · snippet · walkthrough · interface · menu · dialog · prompt · troubleshooting
Guidance for action
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- teachingProfession of instructing others
- explanationStatement making something clear
- comprehensionMental understanding of meaning
understanding · practice · exercises · examples · skills · knowledge · proficiency · mastery
Recorded moving imagery
- screencastDigital display capture
- interactiveAllowing mutual exchange
- writtenComposed in text
- onlineNetwork-connected state
self-paced · guided · hands-on · beginner · intermediate · advanced · in-depth · comprehensive
Academic subject manual
- courseworkStudent academic tasks
- syllabusCourse plan document
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- lectureEducational spoken presentation
workbook · companion · supplement · chapter · unit · review · reference · prerequisite
lesson
Unit of teaching
- walkthroughSequential instructional guide
- how-toPractical instruction format
- guideLeader or instruction book
primer · introduction · demonstration · explainer · step-by-step · overview · directions · training · workshop · webinar
documentation
Written proof or instructions
- tooltipHover-activated explanatory popup
- wizardPractitioner of sorcery
- onboardingNew member integration process
sandbox · demo · snippet · walkthrough · interface · menu · dialog · prompt · troubleshooting · FAQ
instruction
Guidance for action
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- teachingProfession of instructing others
- explanationStatement making something clear
comprehension · understanding · practice · exercises · examples · skills · knowledge · proficiency · mastery · retention
video
Recorded moving imagery
- screencastDigital display capture
- interactiveAllowing mutual exchange
- writtenComposed in text
online · self-paced · guided · hands-on · beginner · intermediate · advanced · in-depth · comprehensive · illustrated
textbook
Academic subject manual
- courseworkStudent academic tasks
- syllabusCourse plan document
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
lecture · workbook · companion · supplement · chapter · unit · review · reference · prerequisite · assignment
- videosvideos, clip, clips, video clip, films
- assistancehelp, help desk, aid, helpdesk, assistance
- Digital Ageapp, blog, emoji, hashtag, meme
- game mechanicslevels, rules, cooldown, points, health points
- adviceadvice, advise, tips, counsel, guidance
- art educationart classes, art schools, art curriculum, art teacher, art school
tutorialreference
Directing attention elsewhere
reference manual · trial and error · reference material · sink or swim · reference guide
tutorialexam
Formal knowledge assessment
test · assessment · examination · final exam · practical application
- online tutoringInternet-based academic instruction
- video tutorialsRecorded instructional guides
- private tutoringPaid one-on-one teaching
- makeup tutorialGuide for applying cosmetics
- YouTube tutorialsInstructional clips online
- hair tutorial