mentee

noun

men·​tee men-ˈtē How to pronounce mentee (audio)
: one who is being mentored : protégé
nearly all the mentees opted to remain in the sciencesSally Rubenstone

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The researchers also considered different types of mentorship, such as whether the mentee was a graduate student or postdoc, and the prestige of their institution. Byholly Else, science.org, 14 Aug. 2024 Some of Orlando’s mentees have taken the reins of this production. David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024 With more objective data on their performance, surgeons can have informed discussions with their mentors or mentees about personal performance and progress. George Murgatroyd, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The book provides a deeper understanding of Nearest Green’s impact, recounting the true story of the master distiller and his mentee, Jack Daniel, while also delving into Uncle Nearest’s unprecedented rise. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mentee 

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First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mentee was in 1965

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“Mentee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentee. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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