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guidance

 

[ ˈɡaɪdəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in life

Guidance is help and advice that is given to someone about their work, education, or personal life.

Synonyms

advice, counsel, direction, instruction

Examples of usage

  • She sought guidance from her teacher on how to improve her writing skills.
  • The company provides guidance to its employees on career development opportunities.
Context #2 | Noun

in religion

Guidance is divine direction or advice provided by a higher power or spiritual source.

Synonyms

counsel, direction, enlightenment, inspiration

Examples of usage

  • Many people turn to prayer for guidance in times of need.
  • The guru offered spiritual guidance to his followers.

Translations

Translations of the word "guidance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 orientação

🇮🇳 मार्गदर्शन (mārgadarśan)

🇩🇪 Leitung

🇮🇩 bimbingan

🇺🇦 керівництво

🇵🇱 przewodnictwo

🇯🇵 指導 (shidō)

🇫🇷 orientation

🇪🇸 orientación

🇹🇷 rehberlik

🇰🇷 지도 (jido)

🇸🇦 إرشاد (irshad)

🇨🇿 vedení

🇸🇰 usmernenie

🇨🇳 指导 (zhǐdǎo)

🇸🇮 usmerjanje

🇮🇸 leiðsögn

🇰🇿 нұсқаулық (nūsqāulıq)

🇬🇪 მიმართულება (mimarTuleba)

🇦🇿 rəhbərlik

🇲🇽 orientación

Etymology

The word 'guidance' originated from the Old French word 'guider' meaning 'to guide or lead'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the act of guiding or directing someone. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader sense of providing assistance, advice, or direction in various aspects of life.

See also: guidability, guide, guidebook, guided, guideline, guidelines, guideposts, guides, guiding, misguidance, misguide, misguided.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,841, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.