Synonyms of guidance
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

Synonyms of 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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And while Iran is believed to supply cutting-edge components like guidance systems, the Houthis can manufacture much of their weaponry domestically, and at a much lower cost than the state-of-the-art interceptors used by the Saudis. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The school features a comprehensive Center for Veterans and Military Students that offers assistance with benefits, funding, scholarships, career guidance and more. — Patricia Babcock McGraw Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 In a healthy parent-child relationship, the parent provides love, guidance, and support to their child. — Parents, 17 Oct. 2026 The level of care that OB/GYNs provide by helping individual patients find the right treatment is one of the most important aspects of the new guidance, Cansino said. — Shannon Firth, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guidance

Word History

Etymology

guide entry 2 + -ance

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of guidance was in 1590

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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guidance. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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