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guidance

guidance

101 2.1
Directing the path of something so it stays on course
  • noun
  • /ˈɡaɪdəns/
translation icon : guiado
  • Parents often seek guidance from experts when making decisions about their children's education.
  • sonographic guidance

If you give the capitalism a little guidance, a little nudges.

Examples

  • The mentor provided essential guidance to help the students navigate their career choices.

  • Specific targets and consistent assessment provide guidance for students even when they are away from their teacher.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Who can I draw guidance from at this specific moment?

  • It's important that you follow your union's guidance on press and media.

  • The UK government did update their guidance for the workforce and staying off work.

  • Here, the spirits may prove to be valuable sources of information, guidance, and wisdom.

    Academic text (1990)
  • The Children's Workforce Development Council and Skills for Care produced guidance on effective supervision in 2007.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The firm hired an experienced criminal defense attorney for guidance and researched obligations to clients.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Maria expected her cooperating teacher to observe her daily and provide guidance and feedback.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Also, the SBA just issued new guidance on the PPP.

Synonyms

steering
vsguidance
152 1.8

To guide where a vehicle, ship, or group goes

is the overall process of controlling a path to keep it on course
direction
vsguidance
115 1.9

The control of an activity or organization

focuses specifically on controlling a path to keep course rather than general management
guidance system
vsguidance
  • Specialized
15 5.0

A group of devices that automatically steer a vehicle like a rocket or plane

is the process of directing or controlling a path to keep it on course
routing
vsguidance
  • Specialized
14 3.5

Deciding and directing the path that things take, like internet data or packages

is the general process of directing a path to maintain course
guidance device
vsguidance
  • Specialized
5.8

A machine that automatically controls the path of a vehicle like a missile or aircraft

is the broader act or process of controlling a path rather than the tool

Antonyms

256 3.8

Fail to care for someone or something you should look after

3 7.0

Wrong directions or instructions that make people do the wrong thing

Compounds

guidance system
  • Specialized
15 5.0

A group of devices that automatically steer a vehicle like a rocket or plane

Special help from a god for someone deciding or acting

celestial guidance
  • Specialized
9.9

A way to guide a vehicle like a spaceship using stars and planets

command guidance
  • Specialized
6.1

A way of controlling a missile by sending instructions from the ground or another missile

guidance device
  • Specialized
5.8

A machine that automatically controls the path of a vehicle like a missile or aircraft

inertial guidance
  • Specialized
8.3

A method to find and keep direction using instruments that measure movement and turning without outside signals

7.2

A device that finds and controls a plane or spacecraft position using movement sensors instead of outside signals

terrestrial guidance
  • Specialized
9.9

A way to control a missile in flight using the earth's gravity

How Controlled

to command
307 2.7
control
2.8
steering
152 1.8
guidance
101 2.1
to drift
331 2.9

Surface Forms

guidance singular
guidances plural

Morphology

guidance = guide (transparent) = guide + ance

Formed from 'guide' + nominalizing suffix '-ance'; the meaning 'the act or result of guiding' is directly derived.

Etymology

Guidance comes from an old word meaning 'to show the way', and you can see the same idea in guide. Think of a navigation system or a pilot getting directions that keep a plane on the right path, so guidance is the help that keeps something on course.