guidance
pronunciation
How to pronounce guidance in British English:
UK [ˈɡaɪdns]
How to pronounce guidance in American English:
US [ˈɡaɪdns]
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- Noun:
- something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
- the act of guiding or showing the way
- the act of setting and holding a course
Word Origin
- guidance (n.)
- 1530s, "the process of directing conduct," hybrid from guide (v.) + -ance; replacing 15c. guying. In reference to direction in school, career, marriage, etc., from 1927.
Example
- 1. Official guidance for children and parents is catching on .
- 2. Provide details and guidance until he gets it right .
- 3. Their homing and guidance systems are improving .
- 4. Its guidance software enables it to lock on to and follow a rapidly moving target .
- 5. Warren buffett , like mr polman , adamantly refuses to provide earnings guidance to investors .