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

Understanding the distinctions in law enforcement authority, safeguarding private property and resident information, and seeking legal guidance when needed are essential components of responsible association governance. —Peter S. Sachs, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026

Some guests took the guidance more literally than others; many appeared to disregard the theme entirely. —Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026

Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) can give you guidance and information on the adoption process. —Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026

The videogame engine maker slumped 37% in February after earlier in the month giving disappointing first-quarter revenue guidance. —Pia Singh, CNBC, 1 Mar. 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