guideline

guideline
[[t]ga͟ɪdlaɪn[/t]]
guidelines
1) N-COUNT: usu pl If an organization issues guidelines on something, it issues official advice about how to do it.

The government should issue clear guidelines on the content of religious education...

The accord also lays down guidelines for the conduct of American drug enforcement agents.

2) N-COUNT A guideline is something that can be used to help you plan your actions or to form an opinion about something.

The effects of the sun can be significantly reduced if we follow certain guidelines...

A written IQ test is merely a guideline.


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