noun
guidance
GEYE-duhns
noun
1
Help or advice given to someone, often about direction in life or a specific decision.
"The counsellor offered guidance on choosing a career path."
"She sought her mentor's guidance before accepting the job offer."
2
The act of leading, directing, or steering something.
"The plane flew under the guidance of air traffic control."
3
A system that automatically steers a vehicle, missile, or aircraft along a set path.
"The missile's guidance system locked onto its target."
How to Use Guidance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHelp, advice, or direction that steers someone (or something) the right way.
Common pairings
career guidance
under the guidance of
guidance system
seek guidance
Word Forms
guidances plural
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Etymology
From "guide" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ance."