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As the true object of education is not to render the pupil the mere copy of his preceptor, it is rather to be rejoiced in, than lamented, that various reading should lead him into new trains of thinking.
William Godwin

Meaning of "preceptor" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PRECEPTOR

preceptor  [prɪˈsɛptə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PRECEPTOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Preceptor is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PRECEPTOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of preceptor in the English dictionary

The first definition of preceptor in the dictionary is a practising physician giving practical training to a medical student. Other definition of preceptor is the head of a preceptory. Preceptor is also a tutor or instructor.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PRECEPTOR


accepter
əkˈsɛptə
acceptor
əkˈsɛptə
amboceptor
ˈæmbəʊˌsɛptə
baroceptor
ˈbærəʊˌsɛptə
baroreceptor
ˈbærəʊrɪˌsɛptə
chemoreceptor
ˌkɛməʊrɪˈsɛptə
electroreceptor
ɪˈlɛktrəʊrɪˌsɛptə
exteroceptor
ˈɛkstərəʊˌsɛptə
intercepter
ˌɪntəˈsɛptə
interceptor
ˌɪntəˈsɛptə
interoceptor
ˌɪntərəʊˈsɛptə
mechanoreceptor
ˌmɛkənəʊrɪˈsɛptə
nociceptor
ˈnəʊsɪˌsɛptə
photoreceptor
ˌfəʊtəʊrɪˈsɛptə
proprioceptor
ˌprəʊprɪəˈsɛptə
receptor
rɪˈsɛptə
scepter
ˈsɛptə
sceptre
ˈsɛptə
septa
ˈsɛptə
thermoreceptor
ˌθɜːməʊrɪˈsɛptə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PRECEPTOR

precent
precentor
precentorial
precentorship
precentress
precentrix
precept
preceptial
preceptive
preceptively
preceptoral
preceptorate
preceptorial
preceptories
preceptorship
preceptory
preceptress
precess
precession
precession of the equinoxes

WORDS THAT END LIKE PRECEPTOR

adaptor
captor
caveat emptor
chemoceptor
corruptor
descriptor
disruptor
exceptor
inceptor
interruptor
ionotropic receptor
lithontriptor
metabotropic receptor
oviraptor
raptor
recaptor
rheoreceptor
sculptor
susceptor
velociraptor

Synonyms and antonyms of preceptor in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «preceptor» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PRECEPTOR

Find out the translation of preceptor to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of preceptor from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «preceptor» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

导师
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

preceptor
570 millions of speakers

English

preceptor
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गुरू
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مؤدب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

наставник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

preceptor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গুরু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

précepteur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Preceptor
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lehrer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

教師
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

훈계
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Preceptor
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thầy giáo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆசான்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उपदेशक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hoca
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

precettore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nauczyciel
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

наставник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

preceptor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

preceptor
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

leermeester
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

preceptor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

preceptor
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of preceptor

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PRECEPTOR»

The term «preceptor» is regularly used and occupies the 74.817 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PRECEPTOR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «preceptor» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «preceptor» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about preceptor

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QUOTES WITH «PRECEPTOR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word preceptor.
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William Godwin
As the true object of education is not to render the pupil the mere copy of his preceptor, it is rather to be rejoiced in, than lamented, that various reading should lead him into new trains of thinking.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRECEPTOR»

Discover the use of preceptor in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to preceptor and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Role of the Preceptor: A Guide for Nurse Educators, ...
"This book contains two new chapters on preceptorship in home care settings and distance learning programs. It exemplifies the second edition of this how-to guide for nursing faculty and clinicians.
Jean Pieri Flynn, Madonna C. Stack, 2006
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Preceptor's Handbook for Pharmacists
It was also written with terminology that complies with ACPE standards. “Pearls” are highlighted so that you can pick up the book anytime you need inspiration.
Lourdes M. Cuellar, Diane B. Ginsburg, 2009
3
Nurse's Personal Preceptor
Serving as the nurse's preceptor if she doesn't have one at her facility—or if hers is unavailable—Nurse's Personal Preceptor provides useful information, tips, advice, and loads of encouragement—just like a live preceptor.
Springhouse, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009
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The American Preceptor: Being a New Selection of Lessons for ...
A serious Adi>ress from a Preceptor to his Scholars. .1 ,. • ' I AM truly sensible of the important trust reposed in me, and cannot but seel a solicitude to discharge it with propriety. I will not fay that the pecuniary emolument arising from it is by any  ...
Caleb Bingham, 1808
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The Hindee Moral Preceptor: Or, Rudimental Principles of ...
Or, Rudimental Principles of Persian Grammar, as the Hindoostanee Scholars' Shortest Road to the Persian Language, Or Vice Versa; Rendered as Plain and Easy as Possible, Through the Medium of Sixty Exercises in Prose and Verse; ...
John Borthwick Gilchrist, 1821
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The Preceptor’s Handbook for Supervising Physician Assistants
The Preceptor’s Handbook for Supervising Physician Assistants is a helpful guide for clinical preceptors of physician assistant (PA) students during their educational program and for physicians who supervise PAs in their practice.
Randy Danielsen, Ruth Ballweg, Linda Vorvick, 2011
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Improving Preceptor Self-efficacy Using an On-line ...
Purpose. Currently, preceptors are widely utilized in nursing education.
Rachelle Parsons, 2006
8
The National Preceptor
Jesse Olney. Q. What is yon arch which every where I see? A. — The sign of omnipresent Deity. Q. Where rests the horizon's all-embracing zone? A. — Where earth, God's footstool, touches heaven, his throne. Q. Ye clouds, — what bring ye in ...
Jesse Olney, 1836
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Clinical Teaching Strategies in Nursing, Third Edition
In addition to one-to-one teaching, the preceptor guides and supports the learner and serves as a role model. In a preceptor-based nursing course, students can transition into independent practice, become socialized into their professional ...
Dr. Kathleen Gaberson PhD, RN, CNOR, CNE, ANEF, Dr. Marilyn Oermann PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, 2010
10
The Amateur's Preceptor on Dancing and Etiquette
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
D L Carpenter, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRECEPTOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term preceptor is used in the context of the following news items.
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Two receive caregiver preceptor status
Caregiver preceptor selections were based on letters of recommendation from the executive director and director of health services of the ... «Fremont News Messenger, Jul 15»
2
Bayonne doctor chosen La Pelusa group's 2015 'Man of the Year'
A resident of Bayonne since he was 15 years old, Dr. Serafino is currently a pediatric preceptor for A.T. Stills University, a medical inspector for ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
3
Medical Classes Enrolling at SCC
The student will be given a designated clinical site and will perform learned skills while under the supervision of a preceptor. Students must ... «Mount Airy News, Jul 15»
4
Review of the D-EYE Digital Ophthalmoscope
... recording of images to show my preceptor make it leaps and bounds more preferable over the awkward traditional direct ophthalmoscopes. «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
5
Put a Star on Your Calendar
In addition to Preceptor, Shining Star categories include Student Nurse, Faculty Nurse from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, and Hospital ... «Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine, Jul 15»
6
Fire Service Guidelines: The Professional Volunteer Fire …
Even if a preceptor regularly instructs drivers on one of the vehicles, they should still review and demonstrate proficiency on another vehicle in ... «FireEngineering.com, Jul 15»
7
Tweet on Twitter
... who is believed to have come from Sind at the behest of his preceptor, Pir Patta. It is interesting to note the presence of Buddhist caves here. «The Indian Panorama, Jul 15»
8
Clarence Brown, pioneer in modern Russian literature and …
... and is an associate professor of English at Union College in Schenectady, New York, was a preceptor for Brown in "Really Fantastic Fiction. «Princeton University, Jul 15»
9
“It Started Like a Guilty Thing”: the Beginning of Hamlet and the …
Jeffrey R. Wilson is a Preceptor in Expository Writing at Harvard University, where he teaches the Why Shakespeare? section of the University's ... «CounterPunch, Jul 15»
10
Returns home: Jean McDonough to become nurse practitioner at …
“I am currently an MSU adjunct faculty member as a clinical preceptor for the MSN program, a certified Department of Transportation medical ... «Petoskey News-Review, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Preceptor [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/preceptor>. May 2024 ».
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