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

“Students are more likely to use AI in deeper, more educational ways when professors provide clear guidance.”

From Los Angeles Times

Recent studies, including our own, have shown that when we use AI for guidance, our interests become more normative and less diverse.

From Salon

"Exercise is not dangerous for your baby," the guidance adds, noting there is evidence that active women are "less likely" to experience problems in later pregnancy and labour.

From BBC

“My guidance to pregnant women would be very simple, which is follow your doctor. Right?”

From Los Angeles Times

Handheld scanners will be used to search children suspected of having a weapon in Cardiff schools under new guidance.

From BBC

Related Words

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