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
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Example Sentences
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 The association has not majorly revised its interim NIL guidance, issued at the beginning of July 2021, as its rules were amended, and NCAA leaders continue to push for a federal solution that doesn’t look likely. 
Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Sep. 2022 Different from any Citroën ever made before, it was shown at the 1960 Paris Motor Show, and decades on, recently discovered and restored with the guidance of its original designer, Guy Mismaque. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2022 Hendrix ruled that the guidance, issued under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, goes beyond the scope of federal law and fails to appropriately balance the interests of a pregnant person and their unborn child. Madlin Mekelburg, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 State Superintendent of Education Carmen Ayala said Illlinois has adopted the CDC’s streamlined COVID-19 guidance for schools, including the removal of the recommendation to quarantine for close contacts. Karen Ann Cullotta, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 This approach avoids guidance and discussion and provides limited restrictions or rules. Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Ripple also argues that the SEC gave vague, contradictory guidance over the years, making the lawsuit unfair. Wired, 10 Aug. 2022 The group expects its revenue to increase to between €7.3 and €7.5 billion (previous guidance: €7.4 billion). Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Aug. 2022 The chairable fund is committed to building healthier and stronger communities by providing guidance, member engagement, financial grants and resources to arts and social service organizations. Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2022 See More
Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Sep. 2022 Different from any Citroën ever made before, it was shown at the 1960 Paris Motor Show, and decades on, recently discovered and restored with the guidance of its original designer, Guy Mismaque. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2022 Hendrix ruled that the guidance, issued under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, goes beyond the scope of federal law and fails to appropriately balance the interests of a pregnant person and their unborn child. Madlin Mekelburg, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 State Superintendent of Education Carmen Ayala said Illlinois has adopted the CDC’s streamlined COVID-19 guidance for schools, including the removal of the recommendation to quarantine for close contacts. Karen Ann Cullotta, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 This approach avoids guidance and discussion and provides limited restrictions or rules. Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Ripple also argues that the SEC gave vague, contradictory guidance over the years, making the lawsuit unfair. Wired, 10 Aug. 2022 The group expects its revenue to increase to between €7.3 and €7.5 billion (previous guidance: €7.4 billion). Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Aug. 2022 The chairable fund is committed to building healthier and stronger communities by providing guidance, member engagement, financial grants and resources to arts and social service organizations. Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
guide entry 2 + -ance
First Known Use
1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing guidance
Kids Definition
guidance
noun
guid·ance ˈgī-dᵊns
: help, instruction, or assistance
I fumbled for my cross and was about to pray for guidance … Avi, Crispin: The Cross of Lead
Avi, Crispin: The Cross of Leadguidance
noun
1
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action sought career guidance from the college counselor Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- advice
- information
- recommendation
- input
- assistance
- counsel
- feedback
- admonishment
- admonition
- suggestion
- advisement
- instruction
- urging
- data
- tip
- teaching
- answer
- coaching
- adjuration
- lesson
- consideration
- solution
- warning
- mentoring
- direction
- thought
- forewarning
- observation
- cautioning
- pointer
- briefing
- tutoring
- alert
- prompting
- exhortation
- hint
- judgement
- interference
- judgment
- lecture
- preaching
- remonstrance
- verdict
- meddling
- speech
- remonstration
- sermon
- moralizing
- expostulation
- caution
- priming
- alarm
- alarum
- pontificating
- kibbitzing
- kibitzing
2
as in supervision
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something felt secure under the president's cautious guidance of foreign affairs Synonyms & Similar Words
- supervision
- management
- direction
- control
- handling
- administration
- oversight
- stewardship
- operation
- government
- governance
- leadership
- regulation
- conduct
- presidency
- superintendence
- care
- running
- charge
- superintendency
- intendance
- protection
- agency
- tutelage
- custody
- guardianship
- logistics
- trust
- engineering
- manipulation
- rulership
- safekeeping
- generalship
- aegis
- keeping
- ward
- lap
- codirection
- coadministration
- comanagement
- machination
- egis
3
as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control an adviser who undertakes the guidance of his students' academic careers Synonyms & Similar Words
- supervision
- stewardship
- oversight
- management
- control
- leadership
- care
- regulation
- direction
- surveillance
- superintendence
- charge
- policing
- administration
- monitoring
- government
- observation
- headship
- superintendency
- observing
- protection
- steering
- observance
- running
- auspices
- tutelage
- rule
- shepherding
- guardianship
- piloting
- generalship
- aegis
- hand(s)
- reign
- trusteeship
- egis