Meaning & use

guidance

noun·Everyday

Advice or information given by someone with more knowledge or experience to help direct a decision or action.

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Her mentor offered valuable guidance as she navigated her first year as a manager.

The pamphlet provides guidance on filling out the tax forms correctly.

A note on using this word

Guidance is uncountable; you cannot say 'a guidance', though you can say 'a piece of guidance' or 'some guidance'.

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