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Guiding Definition & Meaning

guiding
adjective
  1. exerting control or influence; "a guiding principle"
  2. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on; "felt his mother's directing arm around him"; "the directional role of science on industrial progress"

"Guiding" in song lyrics

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  • "fourseasons guiding"
    AOL — AOL
  • "nessen schmidt guiding"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does guiding mean?
exerting control or influence; "a guiding principle" showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on; "felt his mother's directing arm around him"; "the directional role of science on industrial progress"
What part of speech is guiding?
Guiding is an adjective.
How many definitions does guiding have?
Guiding has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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