Synonyms

guided

American

[gahy-did] / ˈgaɪ dɪd /

adjective

accompanied by a guide.

a guided tour.
supervised or controlled.

a guided beam.

Other Word Forms

self-guided adjective
unguided adjective
unguidedly adverb
well-guided adjective

Etymology

Origin of guided

First recorded in 1905–10; guide + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Management has guided for improved margins in the first half, and further improvement in the second half.

From The Wall Street Journal

The investigation was ongoing and "will be guided by verifiable evidence and established facts", the sheriff's office added.

From BBC

Decisions are guided by clinical judgement and what is safest and most appropriate for individual patients.

From BBC

Crowley's performance could well end it - for a while, at least - as he guided his side around the pitch brilliantly.

From BBC

Brazil has the world's second-largest reserves of critical minerals, which are used in everything from electric vehicles, solar panels and smartphones to jet engines and guided missiles.

From Barron's

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