noun
Uncommon
guiding
GEYE-dihng
Guiding (noun) means the act of leading or directing; guidance. Example: “Her guiding kept the whole project on track.”
noun
1
The act of leading or directing; guidance.
"Butler was ready to consider any proposition which would save her; but it must be a sound one—one not open to her whimsical moods or the guidings or leadings of romance."
— Theodore Dreiser, The Financier (1912)
"Her guiding kept the whole project on track."
"Without any guiding from the manager, the new staff felt lost."
"The guiding of young players is the coach's most important job."
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Girlguiding — an organized activity movement for girls, similar to Scouting.
"She joined Guiding at the age of seven and stayed for a decade."
"Guiding gave her a chance to camp, make friends and learn new skills."
"Her local Guiding unit meets every Tuesday evening in the village hall."
How to use guiding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of directing something, or (capitalized) the girls' organization similar to the Scouts.
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What does “guiding” mean?
The word “guiding” means the act of leading or directing; guidance. In plain terms, either the act of directing something, or (capitalized) the girls' organization similar to the Scouts.
How do you pronounce “guiding”?
“Guiding” is pronounced GEYE-dihng (/ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “guiding” in a sentence?
Here is “guiding” used in a sentence: “Her guiding kept the whole project on track.”
What part of speech is “guiding”?
“Guiding” is a noun.
Is “guiding” a common word?
“Guiding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “guiding” have?
“Guiding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of leading or directing; guidance.
What is the difference between guiding and Girlguiding?
Guiding used generally means the act of leading or directing, as in "a guiding principle." Capitalized or in context as Girlguiding, it refers specifically to the organized activity movement for girls, similar to Scouting, rather than the general act of guidance.
What is a guiding principle?
A guiding principle is a fundamental belief or rule that directs someone's decisions and behavior, drawing on the general sense of guiding as leading or directing. It is commonly used in business, ethics, and personal decision-making contexts.
Is guiding the same as Scouting?
Guiding, in its organizational sense as Girlguiding, is a movement for girls that is similar to Scouting in structure and activities, such as badges and outdoor skills, but Scouting and Guiding have historically operated as separate organizations, even though many now include both genders.
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