guidance meaning and definition

GUIDANCE noun

Definition of guidance (noun)

1. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
   • synonyms: counsel, counseling, counselling, direction
2. the act of guiding or showing the way
   • synonyms: steering
3. the act of setting and holding a course
   • "a new council was installed under the direction of the king"
   • synonyms: direction, steering