guidance
/ˈɡaɪdəns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: guidances
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or process of guiding.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Advice or counselling on some topic.
Noun
Examples
divine guidance
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “guidance” mean?
The act or process of guiding.
Is “guidance” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.