guidance
gb/ɡˈaɪdəns/ us/ɡˈaɪdəns/
B1
English
~ 2700
útmutatás, tanács, irányítás, irányítórendszer, vezérlés
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] gives [someone] guidance
The teacher offered guidance on how to prepare for the exam.
A tanár útmutatást adott ahhoz, hogyan készüljünk fel a vizsgára.
She sought guidance from her mentor before making a decision.
Mielőtt döntést hozott, tanácsot kért a mentorától.
Under his guidance, the team improved their performance.
The booklet provides guidance for new employees.
Parents should give children guidance about online safety.
Learner examples
My friend gave me guidance about my homework.
A barátom tanácsot adott a házi feladatommal kapcsolatban.
I need guidance to choose the right job.
Útmutatásra van szükségem, hogy kiválasszam a megfelelő állást.
The guide gave us guidance during the trip.
He asked his teacher for guidance.
She gave me guidance about how to cook rice.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'guidance' with 'guide'. 'Guidance' is uncountable and refers to the help itself, while 'guide' is a person or book that gives information.
Meaning
helpful advice or direction
Collocations
seek guidance
|offer guidance
|under guidance
|provide guidance
|career guidance
Synonyms
advice (General suggestion or recommendation, often less formal.)
|
direction (More formal or authoritative instruction.)
Antonyms
misdirection (Guidance that is wrong or misleading.)
|
neglect (Lack of any help or direction when needed.)
Themes
daily life
|education
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Help or advice that tells you what to do.
Advice, information, or direction given to help someone make decisions or take action.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
The missile's guidance system ensures it reaches its target.
A rakéta irányítórendszere biztosítja, hogy elérje a célját.
Modern aircraft rely on advanced computer guidance.
A modern repülőgépek fejlett számítógépes irányításra támaszkodnak.
The project uses GPS-based guidance for precision farming.
Learner examples
The plane has a new guidance system.
A repülőgépnek új irányítórendszere van.
A GPS gives guidance to drivers.
A GPS navigációs útmutatást ad a sofőröknek.
The robot moves with computer guidance.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'guidance' in this sense with general advice; here it means physical control, not suggestions.
Meaning
control of movement or operation
Collocations
guidance system
|missile guidance
|navigation guidance
Synonyms
navigation (Focuses more on determining position and course.)
|
control (General term for directing operation.)
Antonyms
drift (Movement without control or direction.)
Themes
technology
|transport
|transportation
|science
Definition
The control of how something like a car, plane, or machine moves or works.
The act or process of directing the movement or functioning of a vehicle, missile, or system.
Grammar
Dictionary form
guidance
IPA
GB/ɡˈaɪdəns/
US/ɡˈaɪdəns/
Syllables & stress
guid - ance (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (guid)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: guidance
- Plural: guidance, guidances
Word family
Expressions
career guidance
1/kɚˈɪɹ ɡˈaɪdəns/
fixed phrase
advice about career choices
Help and advice about choosing a job and planning your work life.
Examples
- The school offers career guidance to all students.
- She went to a counselor for career guidance.
seek guidance
1/sˈik ɡˈaɪdəns/
fixed phrase
ask for advice or direction
To ask someone for help or advice about what to do.
Examples
- You should seek guidance from your teacher if you're unsure.
- He sought guidance before starting his own business.
under the guidance of
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə ɡˈaɪdəns əv/
fixed phrase
being directed by someone
When someone is helping or advising you while you do something.
Examples
- The interns worked under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Under the guidance of her coach, she improved quickly.