1. a teacher or instructor, especially one who gives practical training
Usage: formal
2. an experienced practitioner who supervises and trains students or new employees in a professional field
Usage: medical; academic

Examples

• The medical student worked closely with her preceptor during the clinical rotation.
• As a preceptor, he guided new nurses through their first weeks on the ward.
• The pharmacy program assigned each student a preceptor for hands-on training.
• She served as a preceptor for student teachers in the district.
• The preceptor evaluated the intern’s progress throughout the semester.
• New residents were paired with experienced preceptors to learn proper procedures.