Definition of guidance
1 : the act or process of guiding
2a : the direction provided by a guide couldn't have done it without her guidanceb : 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
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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 of guidance from the Web
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Applications are available through high school guidance counselors or at www.collegebound.gohammond.com. More information is with Sharon Daniels at 219-853-6503.
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The teacher sent Savannah to the guidance counselor.
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The Supreme Court’s decision came after President Donald Trump revoked guidance saying transgender students should be allowed to use the bathroom of their choice.
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ESMA publishes guidance on oversight, authorization of firms Market regulator says ‘
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Petey spends most of his mornings sitting in on meetings with the guidance counselor, providing comfort and a soundtrack of gentle snoring to students who are struggling, or to those with special needs.
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Michael Galletch, a lawyer representing Willis, said the guidance counselor and his company will make good.
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Henry Yavitt, who plans to play at Air Force, took in-game guidance from his dad during the Trevians' 8-5 state quarterfinal win over Lyons.
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However, suramin can be toxic, Naviaux warned, so expert medical guidance is needed.
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Origin and Etymology of guidance
see 1guide
First Known Use: 1590
GUIDANCE Defined for English Language Learners
guidance
playDefinition of guidance for English Language Learners
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: help or advice that tells you what to do : the act or process of guiding someone or something
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: the process of controlling the flight of something (such as a missile)
GUIDANCE Defined for Kids
guidance
playDefinition of guidance for Students
: help, instruction, or assistance I fumbled for my cross and was about to pray for guidance … — Avi, Crispin
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