What does guidance mean?

Definitions for guidance
ˈgaɪd nsguid·ance

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word guidance.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. guidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, directionnoun

    something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

  2. guidance, steeringnoun

    the act of guiding or showing the way

  3. steering, guidance, directionnoun

    the act of setting and holding a course

    "a new council was installed under the direction of the king"

Wiktionary

  1. guidancenoun

    the act or process of guiding

  2. guidancenoun

    advice or counselling on some topic

  3. guidancenoun

    any process or system to control the path of a vehicle, missile etc.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Guidancenoun

    Direction; government.

    Etymology: from guide.

    As to those who lived under the guidance of reason alone, without the assistance of supernatural light, it is highly probable that miracles, or a message from the dead, would persuade them. Francis Atterbury, Sermons.

    Particular application must be left to Christian prudence, under the guidance of God’s holy spirit, who knows our necessity before we ask, and our ignorance in asking. John Rogers.

    A prince ought not to be under the guidance or influence of either faction, because he declines from his office of presiding over the whole to be the head of a party. Jonathan Swift.

ChatGPT

  1. guidance

    Guidance refers to providing advice or information that can help others make decisions or solve problems. It may involve instruction, direction, leadership, or a set of recommendations, typically provided by someone with expertise, knowledge, or authority in a particular area.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Guidancenoun

    the act or result of guiding; the superintendence or assistance of a guide; direction; government; a leading

  2. Etymology: [See Guide.]

Editors Contribution

  1. guidance

    To discuss to agree and create a sense of direction or advice relating to a choice, decision or course of action

    We as citizens have the right to create and use our sense of guidance


    Submitted by MaryC on March 17, 2020  

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British National Corpus

  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'guidance' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3218

  2. Written Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'guidance' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2309

  3. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'guidance' in Nouns Frequency: #1327

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of guidance in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of guidance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of guidance in a Sentence

  1. United Airlines:

    Our crew immediately consulted with a MedLink physician on the ground who provided guidance throughout the incident and assured our crew that it was not a life-threatening matter.

  2. Pulse Secure:

    The Pulse Connect Secure( PCS) team is in contact with a limited number of customers who have experienced evidence of exploit behavior on their PCS appliances, the PCS team has provided remediation guidance to these customers directly.

  3. Rick Scott:

    As we approach Thanksgiving, we know this holiday will be different this year, but, listen to public health officials and follow their guidance. We will beat this together, but we all have to be responsible. I want to thank all the incredible health care workers who are working around the clock to care for patients and I pray that by next Thanksgiving, COVID-19 will be a thing of the past.

  4. Benjamin W. Decker:

    In Christian meditation, we reflect on Biblical truths and their relevance to our lives. We look to them to help open our hearts and minds so that we may welcome the Spirit's guidance in all of our thoughts, words, and deeds.

  5. Stephanie Faubion:

    Clinicians need to ask women about menopause symptoms and offer guidance and treatment, and employers need to create and implement workplace strategies and policies to help women navigate this universal life transition.

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