guidance

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
16
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈɡaɪdəns/

Definition of guidance

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The act or process of guiding.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The act or process of guiding.
  2. (countable, uncountable)Advice or counselling on some topic.
    “divine guidance”
    “The fourth model is called the enlightment model: Actors are seen to be responsible for problems but unable or unwilling to provide solutions. They are believed to need discipline provided by authoritative guidance. The Alcoholic Anonymous^([sic]) groups are considered prototypical for this model.”
  3. (countable, uncountable)Any process or system to control the path of a vehicle, missile etc.

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Etymology

From guide + -ance. Displaced native Old English lādtēowdōm.

Words you can make from guidance

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7-letter words

3 words

6-letter words

15 words

5-letter words

25 words

4-letter words

51 words

3-letter words

42 words

2-letter words

16 words

Hooks

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