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

• adjuration
• admonishment
• admonition
• advice
• counsel
• input

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

This document provides clear guidance on communication expectations and responsibilities. —Edward Segal, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024

Most peer-to-peer storage rental sites will provide guidance on average rates in your neighborhood. —Kathy Kristof, Contributor, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024

The same day as his death, court records first published by Reuters show, Taser contacted Miami Beach Police with guidance on what to do next. —Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024

While the women were expected to clear the backlog in six months, they were given no guidance on how to do it. —La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024

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

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