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

The missile system features an inertial navigation system (INS) and mid-course Global Positioning System (GPS) guidance. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026

Forecast guidance continues to show above-normal moisture levels associated with this storm. —Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026

The city’s main square became a massive, open-air training ground with crowds practicing soccer drills under the guidance of instructors. —ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026

Her guidance is intentional and powerful, grounded in empathy and authenticity. —Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 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