Guidance Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms guidance American [gahyd-ns] / ˈgaɪd ns /

noun

1. the act or function of guiding; leadership; direction.

   Synonyms: government, control, supervision, conduct, management

2. advice or counseling, especially that provided for students choosing a course of study or preparing for a vocation.

3. supervised care or assistance, especially therapeutic help in the treatment of minor emotional disturbances.

4. something that guides.

5. the process by which the flight of a missile or rocket may be altered in speed and direction in response to controls situated either wholly in the projectile or partly at a base.

guidance British / ˈɡaɪdəns /

noun

1. leadership, instruction, or direction

2. 1. counselling or advice on educational, vocational, or psychological matters

   2. ( as modifier )

      the marriage-guidance counsellor

3. something that guides

4. any process by which the flight path of a missile is controlled in flight See also guided missile

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Other Word Forms

• nonguidance noun
• preguidance noun
• self-guidance noun

Etymology

Origin of guidance

First recorded in 1765–75; guide + -ance

Example Sentences

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In a letter to Communities Secretary Steve Reed, committee chairman Matt Western said guidance should limit parties to only accepting crypto donations where there can be "high confidence" about the ultimate source of the funds.

From BBC

That has generally been treated more as guidance than an official ban on discussing or criticising the Royal Family in Parliament.

From BBC

In an economic environment like this, Bostic said, policymaking becomes more “art” than science because historical models provide less reliable guidance.

From Barron's

The company topped earnings and sales expectations, and reiterated guidance for the current fiscal year.

From Barron's

Constellation Energy is keeping investors waiting for its yearly guidance, saying it will provide it in March.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• advice
• direction
• instruction
• intelligence
• leadership
• management
• navigation
• supervision
• teaching

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