1. (

• guidance ,
• counsel ,
• counseling ,
• counselling ,
• direction

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

2. (

• guidance ,
• steering ,

) the act of guiding or showing the way ;

3. (

• steering ,
• guidance ,
• direction ,

) the act of setting and holding a course; "a new council was installed under the direction of the king" ;