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guidance

/ˈɡaɪdəns/noun2 syllables

Guidance means: something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action.

Synonyms for guidance5

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

noun, as in the act of setting and holding a course

noun, as in the act of guiding or showing the way

What does guidance mean?3

noun

1

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

2

the act of setting and holding a course“a new council was installed under the direction of the king”

3

the act of guiding or showing the way

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Guidance in a sentence

  • In such cases, it's best to seek guidance from experts.Nuel
  • He listens to their problems, offering support and guidance whenever they need it.Nuel
  • If you're unsure how to handle specific sticky spots, ask for guidance.Amastan
  • If you're uncertain about how to handle specific food scraps, ask for guidance.Amastan
  • This phase can be normal, but guidance is needed.Nuel
  • Yanni reached out for the imam, seeking spiritual guidance.Amastan
  • Even though you're gone, your guidance and love continue to shape my every step.Amastan
  • I hope you will favor me with your guidance at that time.unknown

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of guidance

as a noun

plural
guidances