guidance

guid·ance

noun \ˈgī-d^ən(t)s\

Definition of GUIDANCE

1

: the act or process of guiding

2

a : the direction provided by a guide b : advice on vocational or educational problems given to students

3

: the process of controlling the course of a projectile by a built-in mechanism

Examples of GUIDANCE

1. I couldn't have done it without her guidance.
2. We need more guidance on how to handle these unusual cases.

First Known Use of GUIDANCE

1590

Related to GUIDANCE

Synonyms: adjuration, admonishment, admonition, counsel, advice, input

Related Words: recommendation, suggestion; hint, pointer, tip; data, feedback, information; answer, solution; advisement, consideration, thought; alarm (also alarum), alert, caution, cautioning, expostulation, forewarning, remonstrance, remonstration, urging, warning; judgment (or judgement), observation, verdict; assistance, briefing, coaching, direction, instruction, mentoring, priming, prompting, teaching, tutoring; interference, kibitzing (also kibbitzing), meddling; moralizing, pontificating, preaching; exhortation, lecture, lesson, sermon, speech

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