Definitions for Guidelineˈgaɪdˌlaɪn
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
guide•lineˈgaɪdˌlaɪn(n.)
any guide or indication of a future course of action:
guidelines on tax reform.
a lightly marked line used as a guide, as in composing a drawing.
a rope or cord that serves to guide one's steps, as over rocky or unfamiliar terrain.
Origin of guideline:
1775–85
Princeton's WordNet
guideline(noun)
a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters
road map, guideline(noun)
a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action
"the president said he had a road map for normalizing relations with Vietnam"
guidepost, guideline, rule of thumb(noun)
a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
guideline(noun)ˈgaɪdˌlaɪn
an official rule or instruction for how to do sth
dietary guidelines; guidelines for the care and use of animals
Wiktionary
guideline(Noun)
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
He considered the Ten Commandments more a guideline than a requirement.
guideline(Noun)
A plan or explanation to guide one in setting standards or determining a course of action.
guideline(Noun)
A light line, used in lettering, to help align the text.
Origin: From guide + line
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Guideline
Work consisting of a set of statements, directions, or principles presenting current or future rules or policy. Guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, organizations such as professional societies or governing boards, or by the convening of expert panels. The text may be cursive or in outline form, but it is generally a comprehensive guide to problems and approaches in any discipline or activity. This concept relates to the general conduct and administration of health care activities rather than to specific decisions for a particular clinical condition. For that aspect, PRACTICE GUIDELINE is available.
Translations for Guideline
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
guideline(noun)
(usually in plural) an indication as to how something should be done.
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