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Definition of guidance

guidance

/ˈɡaɪ.dəns/
gui · dance
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• noun

1

Advice, information, or direction provided by someone with experience or authority aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty.

Example

"The new interns relied heavily on their mentor's guidance during the first month of the program."

2

The process or system of controlling the path and navigation of a moving vehicle, spacecraft, or aircraft.

Example

"Engineers carefully calibrated the satellite's automated guidance system before launch."

3

Information provided by a company as an official indication of its expected future financial performance or earnings.

Example

"Shares rose sharply after the corporation raised its annual revenue guidance for the upcoming fiscal year."

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• Rhymes for guidance

• Nearby Words

guff
guffaw
guidable
guidance
guide
guidebook
guideless

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed in English from the verb 'guide' (from Old French 'guider') and the noun-forming suffix '-ance'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guidance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guidance
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