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

She says the legal guidance on streaming in places like bars and clubs isn't yet completely clear because it's still relatively new - in contrast to the rules around club photography which are well-established.

From BBC

The Legislative Analyst’s Office, which offers guidance to the Legislature about budgetary issues, has cautioned that the tax might lead to only short-term benefits.

From Los Angeles Times

Brown wants more transparency and guidance from the SRA, as well as a time frame for when cases will be reviewed so people can begin to plan.

From BBC

The rookie kicker was born in Caracas, but at the age of two his family moved to Miami, where he fell in love with the sport under the guidance of his older brother Jose.

From Barron's

But in recent years, especially under the guidance of Jay Z's Roc Nation, the show has sparked national political conversations.

From BBC

Related Words

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