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
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.
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Installing a Fed chair who will champion lower rates could also push inflation higher, if the Fed’s rate-setting committee follows the new chair’s guidance.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
The truth is, most trip-derailing problems are entirely preventable with a bit of forethought and the right guidance.
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In contrast, ineffective middle managers — whether due to inexperience, poor job fit, vague guidance from their own bosses or another reason — can weaken performance and morale.
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Self-medicating with vitamin B12 without a doctor’s guidance is not a good idea.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
The truth is, most trip-derailing problems are entirely preventable with a bit of forethought and the right guidance.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
In contrast, ineffective middle managers — whether due to inexperience, poor job fit, vague guidance from their own bosses or another reason — can weaken performance and morale.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
Self-medicating with vitamin B12 without a doctor’s guidance is not a good idea.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guidance. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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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
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