guidance

Noun

Synonyms: counsel counseling counselling direction steering

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of actionSynonyms: counsel counseling counselling direction
the act of guiding or showing the waySynonyms: steering
the act of setting and holding a course“a new council was installed under the direction of the king”Synonyms: steering direction

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Guidance \Guid"ance\, n. [See Guide.] The act or result of guiding; the superintendence or assistance of a guide; direction; government; a leading. [1913 Webster]

His studies were without guidance and without plan. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]