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guideline

Pronunciation: /ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn/

The English word “guideline” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
  2. A plan or explanation to guide one in setting standards or determining a course of action.
  3. A light line, used in lettering, to help align the text.

verb

  1. To provide guidelines for.

Etymology

From guide + line.

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