| guidance | (noun) the act of setting and holding a course | Synonyms: direction, steering |
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| (noun) the act of guiding or showing the way | Synonyms: steering |
| (noun) something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action | Synonyms: counsel, counseling, counselling, direction |
| guide | (noun) a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something | - |
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| (noun) a model or standard for making comparisons | Synonyms: template, templet |
| (noun) something that offers basic information or instruction | Synonyms: guidebook |
| (noun) someone employed to conduct others | Synonyms: usher |
| (noun) someone who can find paths through unexplored territory | Synonyms: pathfinder, scout |
| (noun) someone who shows the way by leading or advising | - |
| (verb) pass over, across, or through | Synonyms: draw, pass, run |
| (verb) take somebody somewhere | Synonyms: conduct, direct, lead, take |
| (verb) direct the course; determine the direction of travelling | Synonyms: channelise, channelize, direct, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer |
| (verb) use as a guide | Synonyms: guide on |
| (verb) be a guiding or motivating force or drive | Synonyms: steer |
| guidebook | (noun) something that offers basic information or instruction | Synonyms: guide |
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| guided | (adjective) subject to guidance or control especially after launching | - |
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| guideline | (noun) a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior | Synonyms: guidepost, rule of thumb |
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| (noun) a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action | Synonyms: road map |
| (noun) a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters | - |
| guidepost | (noun) a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior | Synonyms: guideline, rule of thumb |
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| (noun) a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way | Synonyms: signpost |
| guideword | (noun) a word printed at the top of the page of a dictionary or other reference book to indicate the first or last item on that page | Synonyms: catchword, guide word |
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| guiding | (adjective) exerting control or influence | - |
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| (adjective) showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on | Synonyms: directing, directional, directive |