coaching

coach-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The activity or profession of training and instructing.

  2. 2.

    Training or instructing someone.

  3. 3.

    Guidance or instruction provided to improve performance.

  4. 4.

    Giving someone prompts or instructions.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    life coaching — guidance for personal development
  • •
    executive coaching — professional development for leaders
  • •
    coaching staff — the group of coaches for a team

Related words

See also: coach, instruction, mentoring, training
Synonyms: instruction, mentoring, training, tutoring

Etymology

Present participle of "coach," from Hungarian "kocsi." The instructional meaning developed in the 19th century.