noun

guidance

Advice or direction that helps someone decide or act.

She asks her teacher for guidance on choosing a college.

Etymology

Guide means to direct or lead someone. The noun ending makes guidance the activity or assistance that helps another person find a course of action.

More examples

  • With his coach's guidance, he improves his running technique.
  • The handbook offers guidance on handling customer complaints.
  • I need some guidance before I make this decision.

Forms

guide verb — Help someone choose a course of action.

Similar words

advice
Focuses on recommendations rather than ongoing help or direction.
direction
More often tells people specifically what they should do.