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

Determining tax implications with the rapid movement of stablecoins will also require further guidance. —Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

The industry experts will provide feedback and guidance to the participants—and will later select one director for an Allwyn scholarship and professional development trip to Los Angeles. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 July 2025

For more guidance on how to prevent pelvic floor issues, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 June 2025

Meanwhile, the Trump administration on Monday approved a new half-billion-dollar arms sale to Israel to resupply its military with bomb guidance kits for precision munitions. —Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 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