guidance

noun

guid·​ance ˈgī-dᵊn(t)s 

1

: the act or process of guiding

2

a

: the direction provided by a guide

couldn't have done it without her guidance

b

: advice on vocational or educational problems given to students

provides guidance on how to apply for scholarships

3

: the process of controlling the course of a projectile by a built-in mechanism

problems with the missile's guidance

Synonyms

• advice

Examples of guidance in a Sentence

I couldn't have done it without her guidance.

We need more guidance on how to handle these unusual cases.

Recent Examples on the Web

Even without clear guidance on what to avoid, research shows that certain dietary habits support gut health. —Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025

Seeking professional guidance early is key so that strategies can be examined and coordinated effectively. —Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Children and adolescents aged 2 to 18, without other high-risk factors like immunosuppression, can receive and should be offered the vaccine if they were not previously immunized, according to the guidance. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025

The students spent about three months gathering data, interviewing dozens of sources and writing and editing stories under the guidance of a former Star reporter now teaching at Notre Dame. —IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

guide entry 2 + -ance

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing guidance

• guidance counselor
• inertial guidance
• marriage guidance

Rhymes for guidance

• subsidence

Kids Definition

guidance

noun

guid·​ance ˈgīd-ᵊn(t)s 

1

: the act or process of guiding

2

: advice given to students to help them make educational or personal decisions

3

: the process of controlling the course (as of a missile) by built-in equipment

guidance system