noun (n)

• something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action(noun.communication)

  Synonym:
  counsel, counseling, counselling, direction
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of guiding or showing the way(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  steering
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of setting and holding a course(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  direction, steering
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act or result of guiding; the superintendence or assistance of a guide; direction; government; a leading.(noun)

  source: webster1913