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

KB Home shares were under pressure on Wednesday after the company said it’s already seeing prospective buyers deterred by the war in Iran as the Los Angeles home builder cut its full-year guidance.

From MarketWatch

KB Home shares were under pressure on Wednesday after saying it’s already seeing prospective buyers deterred by the war as the Los Angeles home builder cut its full-year guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Officials later told the two Singapore-based executives not to leave China until receiving further instructions because the review is ongoing, the people said, describing the message as guidance rather than a formal exit ban.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

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