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

As Ukraine build more FPVs are equips them with jam-proof fiber optic guidance and AI target seeking, FPVs may become even more dominant in 2025. —David Hambling, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

Organizations like Service to School (S2S) and the MBA Veterans Network provide mentorship, application guidance, and financial aid for test preparation. —Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025

While the Vikings – under the guidance of vagabond QB Sam Darnold – are looking for their first playoff victory since the 2019 season, the Rams are three years removed from their Super Bowl title run. —Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025

Thank you for all of your love, guidance, and support. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 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

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