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.