The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GUIDANCE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result GUIDANCE
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What does GUIDANCE mean?
GUIDANCE noun- The act or process of guiding.
- Advice or counselling on some topic.
- Any process or system to control the path of a vehicle, missile etc.