guidance
- 1Helpful advice given to someone about what to do.
Like having someone point you in the right direction when you feel lost.
She asked her teacher for guidance on choosing her classes.
The coach gave us clear guidance before the big match.
Similaradvice, counsel, counseling, help
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- 2The act of leading or showing someone the way.
Like a hand on your shoulder steering you the right way.
The dog provided guidance for the blind man through the busy street.
With her guidance, the team finished the project on time.
Similardirection, supervision, leadership, navigation
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- 3A system that steers a vehicle or missile along its path.
Like a steering wheel that turns the car the right way on its own.
The rocket's guidance kept it on course toward the target.
Engineers tested the guidance carefully before the launch.
Similarnavigation, steering
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Origin
It comes from the word "guide" plus the ending "-ance." It replaced the older English word "lādtēowdōm."