guidance

Definition

The act or process of guiding.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "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."