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
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guidance. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.
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