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 guidance calls for standardized contracts, fair pay and stronger labor protections, according to a mandate issued by the CPC Central Committee General Office and the State Council and reported by Xinhua News Agency on Sunday. —Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026

The 12-month intensive includes a financials bootcamp, pitch deck design, guidance on developing a target list of investors — and help landing those meetings — to help drive sustainable growth. —Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026

Ahead, garden experts discuss the reasons why soap can effectively deter deer and offer guidance on how to use it properly. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026

Law enforcement and media leaders offered conflicting guidance. —Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 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