Synonyms for guidance
ˈgaɪd nsguid·ance

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1. guidance

   Synonyms:
   direction, control

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1. guidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, directionnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   direction, focus, counselor, management, counselling, counsel, way, commission, steering, instruction, counsellor, focussing, advocate, centering, counseling, charge, pleader, focal point, counselor-at-law, focusing

2. guidance, steeringnoun

   the act of guiding or showing the way

   Synonyms:
   steerage, counseling, counselling, counsel, direction, steering

3. steering, guidance, directionnoun

   the act of setting and holding a course

   "a new council was installed under the direction of the king"

   Synonyms:
   focal point, focus, management, direction, counselling, counsel, way, commission, instruction, focussing, centering, counseling, charge, steering, steerage, focusing

Matched Categories

1. • Control
   • Management
   • Message

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1. guidancenoun

   Synonyms:
   direction, leadership, lead, conduct, government

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1. List of paraphrases for "guidance":

   orientation, guidelines, direction, advice, counselling, guide, guiding, directions, guideline, directives, orientations, steering, councils, indications, mentoring, counseling, instructions, referral, tips, coaching, boards, aiming, leadership, aimer, induction, arshad, thrust, directorate, directive, directing, focus, reference, guided, guides, hoda, policy

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1. Sarah Higgins:

   This policy provides our warfighters guidance on nominating detainees for transfer to Guantanamo detention should that person present a continuing, significant threat to the security of the United States.

2. Caitlin Sutherland:

   Rochelle Walensky has repeatedly said she consulted with parents on school reopening guidance, but newly obtained records show that's anything but the truth, instead of giving parents a meaningful seat at the table, she once again prioritized teacher union bosses – giving them instant and unfettered access while parents were relegated to a singular 30-minute meeting.

3. Van Kerkhove:

   The reason that we're updating the guidance is that WHO continuously looks at all available evidence on a variety of topics -- including how this virus is transmitted, how different masks are used in different settings, including health care facilities and outside of health care facilities, what we've done is we're incorporating new research findings and we are providing more practical advice to decision-makers on how to use masks as part of a comprehensive package of measures to suppress transmission and save lives.

4. Masahiro Ayukai:

   Japan and South Korea have spats while the world's economy is slowing down. Investors are looking to what kind of guidance companies will provide under such circumstances.

5. Nick Paolucci:

   We are pleased with this reversal, while the Department of Buildings has changed its policy on zoning-lot formation going forward, New York Supreme Court correctly recognized that the change was not retroactive and upheld the City's grant of a permit for this project consistent with previously issued guidance.