Which is correct:
"his guidances" or "his guidance"?

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his guidances

This is not a correct construction in English. 'Guidance' is a non-countable noun and doesn't have a plural form.

The correct form is 'his guidance'. Use 'guidance' as a non-countable noun to refer to the act of giving advice or showing the way.

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  • his guidance

his guidance

This is the correct form to use. 'Guidance' is a non-countable noun.

'His guidance' is the appropriate way to refer to the act of giving advice or showing the way.
The correct phrase is 'his guidance'. 'Guidance' is a non-countable noun, so it doesn't have a plural form like 'guidances'.

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