Meaning of guidance in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡaɪdəns/

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  1. Noun

    guidance

    Definitions

    1. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

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  2. 2. the act of guiding or showing the way

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  3. 3. the act of setting and holding a course

    Examples

    • « a new council was installed under the direction of the king »

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Famous quotes

  • « We have heeded no wisdom offering guidance. »
    Dora Russell
  • « Your performance depends on your people. Select the best, train them and back them. When errors occur, give sharper guidance. If errors persist or if the fit feels wrong, help them move on. The country cannot afford amateur hour in the White House. »
    Donald Rumsfeld
  • « Every time you don't follow your inner guidance, you feel a loss of energy, loss of power, a sense of spiritual deadness. »
    Shakti Gawain
  • « What we now call school training, the pursuit of fixed studies at stated hours under the constant guidance of a teacher, I could scarcely be said to have enjoyed. »
    Simon Newcomb
  • « Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue. »
    Buddha

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