noun · neutral
guidance
/ˈɡaɪdəns/GUID·ance
spoken or written information that helps someone to do something, especially information that is official or expert
Examples
“Before you start the project, read the guidelines and ask your tutor for guidance if anything is unclear.”
“Students are encouraged to seek guidance from the careers office about internships.”
“The company issued guidance on safe working practices during the pandemic.”
Band 8 sentence
“Universities should provide clear guidance on assessment criteria so students understand how their work will be marked.”
Collocations
- seek guidance from
- guidance on
- professional guidance
- parental guidance
Word family
Common mistakes
a guidance→guidance
guidances→guidance
ask for guides→ask for guidance
Say it for a higher band
5help→6advice→7+guidance
Synonyms
advice
direction
Easily confused
advice
“She gave me some practical advice about saving money.”
direction
“The teacher gave clear directions on how to complete the experiment.”
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