guidance

noun

guid·​ance ˈgī-dᵊn(t)s How to pronounce guidance (audio)
1
: the act or process of guiding
2
a
: the direction provided by a guide
couldn't have done it without her guidance
b
: advice on vocational or educational problems given to students
provides guidance on how to apply for scholarships
3
: the process of controlling the course of a projectile by a built-in mechanism
problems with the missile's guidance

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.
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According to guidance from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, deaf dogs are just as capable of living full and happy lives as hearing dogs. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025 The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates, but investors will be waiting to see how policymakers voted and for any guidance on the rate cut trajectory, with most analysts expecting a cut in August. Ganesh Rao,jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 June 2025 The administration is poised to eliminate long-standing guidance that adults limit daily alcohol consumption to one or two drinks. Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 19 June 2025 These services monitor your personal data on the dark web and offer guidance if your credentials have been compromised. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for guidance

Word History

Etymology

guide entry 2 + -ance

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of guidance was in 1590

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Cite this Entry

“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guidance. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

guidance

noun
guid·​ance ˈgīd-ᵊn(t)s How to pronounce guidance (audio)
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

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