guidance

/ˈɡaɪdəns/

advice or direction

The teacher provided excellent guidance on the project.

The teacher gave helpful advice and direction for the project.

general

Advice or direction given to someone to help them make decisions or solve problems.

She sought guidance from her mentor about her career choices.

She asked her mentor for advice and direction regarding her career decisions.

Often used in contexts where expertise or experience is being shared to assist others.

general

The act of directing or supervising someone or something.

The guidance counselor helped students plan their academic paths.

The counselor directed and supervised students in planning their education.

Can refer to both formal and informal supervision or direction.

Collocations

professional guidanceadvice from experts in a fieldparental guidanceadvice or direction from parentsfinancial guidanceadvice on managing money

with the direction or supervision of someone

Use 'guidance' in formal contexts, such as professional advice or supervision. For casual advice, 'advice' or 'help' may be more appropriate.

Ensure 'guidance' is used in contexts where advice or direction is being provided, not just general support.

From Middle English 'guidance,' from 'guiden' (to guide) + '-ance' (a state or condition).

Often used in formal or professional contexts, such as education, career planning, or financial advice.

guide

to direct or lead

root

-ance

a state or condition

suffix

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