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.

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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

Before filming his first episode, Cudi binged several podcasts and tapped people like writer, producer and actor Lena Waithe, whose guidance helped him navigate hosting and connect authentically with his guests.

From Los Angeles Times

“Many institutions and communities lack the skills, guidance, or capacity to adopt AI responsibly and effectively,” it added.

From The Wall Street Journal

As for Workday, shares have slumped since the end of February, when better-than-expected earnings were overshadowed by weak guidance and a disappointing year-end subscription backlog.

From Barron's

In the case of ServiceNow specifically, there has also been concern about the company’s recent guidance and what it suggests about the company’s own AI traction.

From MarketWatch

Under Cook’s guidance, Apple built out its higher-margin services business, which Bernstein analyst Mark Newman said will become an important earnings driver.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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