guideline
noun
guide·​line
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Definition of guideline
: a line by which one is guided: such as
a
: a cord or rope to aid a passer over a difficult point or to permit retracing a course
b
: an indication or outline of policy or conduct
Examples of guideline in a Sentence
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None of those guidelines were followed when the legislature last drew district maps in 2011 and 2017. — Michael Wines, New York Times, "The Battle Over the Files of a Gerrymandering Mastermind," 4 Sep. 2019 The problem is that much of medicine falls outside of established clinical guidelines. — The Atlantic, "The Conversation," 18 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'guideline.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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guideline
noun
English Language Learners Definition of guideline
: a rule or instruction that shows or tells how something should be done
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guideline
noun
guide·​line
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Kids Definition of guideline
: a rule about how something should be done
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