guidance

noun

guid·​ance ˈgī-dᵊn(t)s How to pronounce guidance (audio)
1
: the act or process of guiding
2
a
: the direction provided by a guide
couldn't have done it without her guidance
b
: advice on vocational or educational problems given to students
provides guidance on how to apply for scholarships
3
: the process of controlling the course of a projectile by a built-in mechanism
problems with the missile's 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.
Recent Examples on the Web Nolan helmed Oppenheimer, which chronicled the creation of the first atomic bomb under the guidance of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 As of this writing, the last time the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the main regulator of the U.S. securities markets, gave substantive guidance on the topic was in 2019. Chris Dixon, Fortune, 10 Mar. 2024 An analysis by the Brennan Center for Justice, a think tank at the New York University School of Law, found that very few departments maintain public-facing guidance spelling out how police are making use of the platforms. Jake Offenhartz, Quartz, 8 Mar. 2024 Here is the guidance What is the current school vaccination rate in Florida? Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024 There was no palace guidance sent out urging the media to avoid the photograph. Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 6 Mar. 2024 But that’s not the only thing that should drive our guidance. Ashish K. Jha, STAT, 6 Mar. 2024 When Suncor’s last permits were issued there were no regulations for PFAS, and since the state began drafting the refinery’s newest permit, the guidance on those chemicals has changed as scientists learn more. Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2024 With her guidance, the label group’s fortunes quickly started to change. Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 29 Feb. 2024

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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

Dictionary Entries Near guidance

Cite this Entry

“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guidance. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

guidance

noun
guid·​ance ˈgīd-ᵊn(t)s How to pronounce guidance (audio)
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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