guidance
noun
guid·ance
ˈgī-dᵊn(t)s 
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
Synonyms
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
The South Korean tech giant estimates its operating profit to have increased to 6.6 trillion Korean won ($4.9 billion) in the January-to-March quarter, from the 0.64 trillion won reported a year earlier, according to an earnings guidance released on Friday.
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Diksha Madhok, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
The policy’s headline guidance requires companies that hold crypto assets for customers to log them as liabilities on their balance sheets and maintain additional liquidity to repay customers in the event of a hack.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
Under the guidance of company artistic director David Ivers, a 12-person cast of Broadway pedigree talent begins preview performances this weekend, with the official opening April 12.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 4 Apr. 2024
However, the video misrepresents what the statute says, according to an expert and guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
The music producer’s guidance on how to be a creative person.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
With Sinclair’s guidance, the MC5 rocketed to fame, signing a contract with Elektra Records and winding up on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in January 1969.
—Bill McGraw, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
That lack of guidance has not deterred officials from spending thousands of dollars from these new accounts.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
The royal family’s trips to church for major holidays like Easter and Christmas are technically private family events rather than royal duties, but this year’s plans were expected to be pared down in light of guidance around the King’s health.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Diksha Madhok, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
The policy’s headline guidance requires companies that hold crypto assets for customers to log them as liabilities on their balance sheets and maintain additional liquidity to repay customers in the event of a hack.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
Under the guidance of company artistic director David Ivers, a 12-person cast of Broadway pedigree talent begins preview performances this weekend, with the official opening April 12.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 4 Apr. 2024
However, the video misrepresents what the statute says, according to an expert and guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
The music producer’s guidance on how to be a creative person.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
With Sinclair’s guidance, the MC5 rocketed to fame, signing a contract with Elektra Records and winding up on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in January 1969.
—Bill McGraw, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
That lack of guidance has not deterred officials from spending thousands of dollars from these new accounts.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
The royal family’s trips to church for major holidays like Easter and Christmas are technically private family events rather than royal duties, but this year’s plans were expected to be pared down in light of guidance around the King’s health.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guidance. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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guidance
noun
guid·ance
ˈgīd-ᵊn(t)s
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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