What does "guidance" mean?

1. (advice or help) help or advice given to you by someone who has more experience or knowledge. 2. (technical control) the system or process used to control the path of a vehicle, plane, or missile.

How do you use "guidance"?

Often used with the preposition 'on' or 'from'. Commonly appears in the compound 'guidance system'.

guidance

US //ˈɡaɪdəns// UK //ɡˈaɪdəns// guid·ance

1 advice or help (n.)
B1 Intermediate

help or advice given to you by someone who has more experience or knowledge.

advice, counselling, or leadership provided by a person of superior experience or authority.

Example

I am looking for some guidance from my teacher on which university to choose.

Example

The department provides clear guidance on how to apply for research grants, ensuring that all candidates meet the necessary ethical standards.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'on' or 'from'.
2 technical control (n.)
C1 Advanced Technical Science

the system or process used to control the path of a vehicle, plane, or missile.

the process or electronic system used to control the trajectory of a vehicle, aircraft, or projectile.

Example

The rocket's guidance system kept it on the right path toward the moon.

Example

Engineers discovered a fault in the automated guidance system that caused the drone to deviate from its programmed flight path during the high-altitude test.

Usage

Commonly appears in the compound 'guidance system'.

Origin

From guide + -ance. Displaced native Old English lādtēowdōm.