guidance

[gahyd-ns]

noun

1. the act or function of guiding; leadership; direction.

   Synonyms: government, control, supervision, conduct, management

2. advice or counseling, especially that provided for students choosing a course of study or preparing for a vocation.

3. supervised care or assistance, especially therapeutic help in the treatment of minor emotional disturbances.

4. something that guides.

5. the process by which the flight of a missile or rocket may be altered in speed and direction in response to controls situated either wholly in the projectile or partly at a base.

guidance

/ ˈɡaɪdəns /

noun

1. leadership, instruction, or direction

2. 1. counselling or advice on educational, vocational, or psychological matters

   2. ( as modifier )

      the marriage-guidance counsellor

3. something that guides

4. any process by which the flight path of a missile is controlled in flight See also guided missile

Other Word Forms

• nonguidance noun
• preguidance noun
• self-guidance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of guidance¹

First recorded in 1765–75; guide + -ance

Example Sentences

Then, issue a press guidance that he will be making an announcement on Tuesday and watch the tongues wag.

From Salon

Kennedy previously said the guidance would “keep vaccines available to people who want them, especially the vulnerable,” while demanding additional research.

From Los Angeles Times

Pimenta's guidance will be crucial as the months and years go on.

From BBC

"During this primitive stage, it is our duty to treat AI as we would our own children – empowering, but with watchful guidance."

From BBC

The California Department of Education has offered online guidance.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• advice 
• direction 
• instruction 
• intelligence 
• leadership 
• management 
• navigation 
• supervision 
• teaching