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

But Alignment is pointless without vision and guidance. —Dr. Marcus Krug, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

Based on your condition, your healthcare provider can also offer guidance on what to expect during a Crohn's disease flare-up and when to seek medical assistance. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024

This need for clear ethical guidance for the integration of AI as an educational tool was a key takeaway in a 2023 U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology policy report titled, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning. —Danielle Marie Holland, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024

The numbers were so ugly that Starbucks took the uncommon step of suspending its financial guidance for the rest of the year — a move that should, in theory, give the new boss time to figure out a plan. —Allison Morrow, CNN, 25 Oct. 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