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guidance [′gīd·əns]

(navigation)

The process of directing the movements of any vehicle, especially an aeronautical vehicle or space vehicle, with particular reference to the selection of a course or flight path.

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Guidance

See also Counsel.

Analects, The

emphasize human relationships, the golden rule, and usefulness to the state and society. [Chin. Lit.: The Analects of Confucius in Benét, 33]

Anthony, Mr.

gave guidance to supplicants on radio show. [Am. Radio: “Ask Mr. Anthony” in Buxton, 99]

Baloo

bear who teaches Mowgli jungle law. [Br. Lit.: The Jungle Books]

Dear Abby

column of moral or psychological advice; syndicated since 1956. [Pop. Culture: Payton, 185]

Deborah

under her aegis, Barak routed the Canaanites. [O.T.: Judges 4:4–10]

Dix, Dorothea

(1870–1951) syndicated columnist who gave advice to the lovelorn. [Am. Pop. Culture: Misc.]

Dooley, Mr

. Irish saloonkeeper in Chicago who sagely and humorously dispenses folk philosophy. [Am. Humor: Hart, 240]

lamp

Word of God showing the way. [Christian Symbolism: O.T.: Psalms 119:105]

Landers, Ann

(1918—) syndicated columnist who gives advice on personal problems. [Pop. Culture: Misc.]

Mentor

Odysseus’s friend and advisor. [Gk. Lit.: Odyssey]

Ten Commandments

God’s precepts for man’s life. [O.T.: Exodus 20:3–17; Deuteronomy 5:7–21]