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guide·line  (gdln)
n.
A statement or other indication of policy or procedure by which to determine a course of action: guidelines for the completion of tax returns.

guideline [ˈgaɪdˌlaɪn]
n
a principle put forward to set standards or determine a course of action
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Noun1.guideline - a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters
line - a mark that is long relative to its width; "He drew a line on the chart"
2.guideline - a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of actionguideline - 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"
plan, program, programme - a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"
counseling, counselling, guidance, counsel, direction - something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
3.guideline - a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behaviorguideline - a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior
rule, regulation - a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation"

guideline
noun recommendation, advice, proposal, direction, suggestion, counsel, specification The government should issue clear guidelines on the content of religious education.
Translations
guideline [ˈgaɪdlaɪn] N(línea f) directriz f; (for writing) → falsilla f


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