guided

Thân thiện

The missile followed a guided path to its target.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Subject to external direction or control: Describes something, typically a vehicle or projectile, whose path or operation is controlled by an external system or person.
   • Led or accompanied: Describes a person who is led on a tour or through a process by someone with expertise.

Usage

• The primary use of "guided" is as an adjective modifying a noun to indicate external control or leadership.
• It is often used in technical contexts (e.g., weaponry, vehicles) and in contexts involving tours or instruction.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The military deployed a guided missile to hit the precise target.
  • We took a guided tour of the ancient castle, learning about its history from an expert.
  • This is a guided learning module designed for beginners.

Advanced Usage

• "to be guided by": to be influenced or directed by something, such as principles, advice, or data.
  • Her decisions are always guided by a strong moral compass.
• "guided imagery": a relaxation technique involving mental visualization led by a narrator.
  • The therapist used guided imagery to help reduce the patient's stress.

Variants and Related Words

• Guide (verb/noun): To lead or direct; a person who leads or advises.
  • He will guide us through the process. (verb)
  • The tour guide was very knowledgeable. (noun)
• Guidance (noun): Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or directing behavior.
  • She sought career guidance from her mentor.
• Unguided (adjective): Not guided; lacking direction or control.
  • The unguided rocket veered off course.

Synonyms

• Directed: Aimed or controlled.
• Steered: Guided along a course.
• Led: Taken or shown the way.

Related Phrases

• Guided meditation: A meditation practice led by a teacher or recording.
  • I listen to a guided meditation every night to help me sleep.
• Self-guided: Directed or managed by oneself without external control.
  • The museum offers a self-guided audio tour for visitors.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. subject to guidance or control especially after launching
   • a guided missile