noun

guidance

guidance, advice, direction

I need some guidance on my career.

I need some guidance on my career.

He is acting under the guidance of his lawyer.

He is acting under the guidance of his lawyer.

guidance on ((sth.)) advice about a particular subject She gave me guidance on the project.

under the guidance of ((sb.)) being led or advised by someone The team worked under the guidance of a mentor.

Synonyms: advice, direction, instruction, counsel

From the verb 'guide' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ance'.

Think of a 'guide' giving you 'guidance'. The '-ance' suffix often denotes a state or quality.

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