guiding

/ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: guidings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Guidance.

Noun

Examples

Butler was ready to consider any proposition which would save her; but it must be a sound one—one not open to her whimsical moods or the guidings or leadings of romance.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Girl Guiding.

Noun

Examples

Daisy Gordon Low then established two Girl Guide troops in poor sections of central London. Her belief was growing that guiding could serve many beneficial ends.

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 “guiding” mean?

Guidance.

Is “guiding” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.