Word
guidance
Phoneticsguid·ance
US/ˈɡaɪdəns/
UK/ɡˈaɪdəns/
Definitions
01advice or help
n. help or advice given to you by someone who has more experience or knowledge.
n. advice, counselling, or leadership provided by a person of superior experience or authority.
“I am looking for some guidance from my teacher on which university to choose.”
“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'.
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02technical control
n. the system or process used to control the path of a vehicle, plane, or missile.
n. the process or electronic system used to control the trajectory of a vehicle, aircraft, or projectile.
“The rocket's guidance system kept it on the right path toward the moon.”
“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.”
Technical
Usage
Commonly appears in the compound 'guidance system'.
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Real-World Examples
“Eventually, she visited a marabout, a spiritual healer, who listened before offering her a different kind of guidance.” “And another thing to bear in mind - taking pictures and videos of the Sun with your phone can also damage its sensors, according to Nasa's guidance , external .” “In 2009, the CDC advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP) updated its guidance to recommend using MMR and a separate varicella vaccine for the first dose, due to the risk of febrile seizures.” “It is important to never look directly at the Sun and follow proper guidance for safely viewing the eclipse.” Etymology
From guide + -ance. Displaced native Old English lādtēowdōm.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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