GUIDING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GUIDING?

Need another word that means the same as “guiding”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “guiding” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Guiding” are: directing, directional, directive

Guiding as an Adjective

Definitions of "Guiding" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “guiding” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on.
• Exerting control or influence.

Synonyms of "Guiding" as an adjective (3 Words)

directing	Direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short. Felt his mother s directing arm around him.
directional	Having a particular direction of motion, progression, or orientation. A directional womenswear designer.
directive	Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on. The authority is seeking a directive role in energy policy.

Usage Examples of "Guiding" as an adjective

• A guiding principle.

Associations of "Guiding" (30 Words)

antimony	A metallic element having four allotropic forms; used in a wide variety of alloys; found in stibnite.
asterisk	Mark with an asterisk. He had asterisked the things about the case that still bothered him.
bookmark	A record of the address of a website, file, or other data made to enable quick access in future. Fans will want to bookmark this site.
catalog	Make a catalogue compile a catalogue. He is cataloguing his photographic negatives.
catalogue	Enter an item in a catalogue. The report catalogues dangerous work practices in the company.
clue	A slight indication. A long pondered clue in a half completed crossword.
connotation	An idea or feeling which a word invokes for a person in addition to its literal or primary meaning. The word discipline has unhappy connotations of punishment and repression.
cue	Give a cue to or for. Have a list of needs and questions on paper to cue you.
denotation	The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. Beyond their immediate denotation the words have a connotative power.
diacritical	Capable of distinguishing.
directive	A pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity. The boss loves to send us directives.
handbook	A book giving information such as facts on a particular subject or instructions for operating a machine. The handbook says an alkaline battery should be good for around 2000 hours of continuous performance.
hint	Drop a hint intimate by a hint. Randall smiled with a hint of mockery.
index	Link the value of prices wages or other payments automatically to the value of a price index. She offered help in indexing my text book on bookselling.
indicant	Something that serves to indicate or suggest. Symptoms are the prime indicants of disease.
indication	A reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure. Heavy bleeding is a common indication for hysterectomy.
key	A lever as in a keyboard that actuates a mechanism when depressed. Nat turned the key in the ignition.
label	Distinguish as a compound or molecule by introducing a labeled atom. The alcohol content is clearly stated on the label.
lead	A position of being the initiator of something and an example that others will follow especially in the phrase take the lead. They didn t follow our lead.
leading	The activity of leading. A number of leading politicians.
mark	Make underscoring marks. The citizens mark the anniversary of the revolution with a march and a parade.
principle	A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behaviour or for a chain of reasoning. The principle of jet propulsion.
sign	Commit oneself to work by signing a contract. Wolverine sign.
signpost	Indicate a place with a signpost. Battle is clearly signposted off all the main roads.
solder	Join with solder. Solder these two pipes together.
suggestion	Persuasion formulated as a suggestion. The power of suggestion.
symptom	An indication of the existence of something, especially of an undesirable situation. The government was plagued by leaks a symptom of divisions and poor morale.
tab	The key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation. The filing cards were organized by cards having indexed tabs.
tag	Attach a tag or label to. I will be tagged in every photo I post.
ticket	Provide with a ticket for passage or admission. The two winning tickets bought within days of each other went unclaimed.