guided

[gahy-did]

adjective

1. accompanied by a guide.

   a guided tour.

2. supervised or controlled.

   a guided beam.

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of guided¹

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

Example Sentences

This opens a small flap in the DNA where a new, corrected sequence can be inserted, guided by an RNA template.

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What’s more, in interviews I conducted, workers described good managers as mentors who guided their career development with structured feedback, and who created opportunities aligned with employees’ skills and aspirations.

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Google provides tools, like Supervised Experiences for young people, “guided by child safety experts, that give families control,” the spokesperson said.

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The article has guided members to be good citizens in their communities.

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The company previously guided for profit of at least €8.60 a share on revenue of at least €7 billion.

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