guidance

noun

guid·​ance ˈgī-dᵊn(t)s 

1

: the act or process of guiding

2

a

: the direction provided by a guide

giving expert/moral/spiritual guidance

couldn't have done it without her guidance

b

: advice on vocational or educational problems given to students

a guidance counselor

providing guidance on scholarships

3

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

problems with the missile's guidance

Synonyms of guidance

• advice

Examples of guidance in a Sentence

I couldn't have done it without her guidance.

We need more guidance on how to handle these unusual cases.

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet for many Christian denominations, there’s no such formal guidance, said James Bielo, associate professor of religious studies at Northwestern University. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

The company now expects full-year revenue to rise 3% from 2025, up from previous guidance of a 1% to 2% gain. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026

Caring for her aunt, who had uterine cancer and dementia and was on dialysis, Gustin spent hours searching government websites for guidance. — Raginee Sudhir Chaurey, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

Beginners are advised to start gradually and seek guidance from a doctor or physical therapist as needed. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

guide entry 2 + -ance

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing guidance

• guidance counselor
• inertial guidance
• marriage guidance

Rhymes for guidance

• subsidence

Kids Definition

guidance

noun

guid·​ance ˈgīd-ᵊn(t)s 

1

: the act or process of guiding

2

: advice given to students to help them make educational or personal decisions

3

: the process of controlling the course (as of a missile) by built-in equipment

guidance system