guidance
noun
guid·ance
ˈgī-dᵊn(t)s 
1
: the act or process of guiding
2
a
: the direction provided by a guide
couldn't have done it without her guidance
b
: advice on vocational or educational problems given to students
provides guidance on how to apply for 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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Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
In February, under the guidance of the Department of Government Efficiency, the administration initiated mass firings across federal agencies.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Essential news and guidance to live your healthiest life.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Sources close to the situation note that the China Film Bureau has received no change in guidance or directives, so far, regarding Hollywood imports.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guidance. Accessed 11 Apr. 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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