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Word

guidance

noun C1
/ˈɡaɪdəns/

Meanings

noun

advice or direction that helps someone make decisions or act effectively

guidance: advice or direction that helps someone make decisions or act effectively
noun

official recommendations or instructions from an authority about how to do something

guidance: official recommendations or instructions from an authority about how to do something
noun

help that leads someone through an unfamiliar place or situation

guidance: help that leads someone through an unfamiliar place or situation

Definition

Guidance is advice or direction that helps someone decide what to do or how to do something.

Guidance is support that helps you make choices, solve problems, or follow a process. It can come from a person, an organization, or a set of written instructions. Guidance is usually broader than a single tip and often explains the best approach or standards to follow.

Examples

  • My supervisor’s guidance helped me restructure the report without losing the original argument.
  • Your guidance will be crucial if we want the team to align on priorities before the deadline.
  • Her guidance on professional etiquette saved her from an awkward introduction at the conference.
  • Their guidance gave the volunteers a clear workflow, even when the event became unexpectedly busy.

Common mistake

Learners often confuse guidance with guide, using the noun guide when they mean advice or direction (e.g., "Thank you for your guide" instead of "Thank you for your guidance").

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