guidance

American  

[gahyd-ns] / ˈgaɪd 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.

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guidance British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• nonguidance noun
• preguidance noun
• self-guidance noun

Etymology

Origin of guidance

First recorded in 1765–75; guide + -ance

Example Sentences

Clear shares began their surge late last month, when the company provided sales guidance well exceeding Wall Street estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although the shares fell following its “exceptional” second quarter and “stunning” guidance, as Barron’s characterized them, the results demonstrated why the shares have surged this year.

From Barron's

KB Home cut its fiscal-year housing revenue and home delivery guidance, citing challenging market conditions and Middle East conflict concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal

They formalize discussions around career planning to make sure employees are getting support, feedback and guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal

First, the fourth quarter of 2025 results season showed that Big Tech and the broader technology, media and telecommunications sectors, continue to beat earnings expectations and raise guidance because of AI-related demand.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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