: 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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Without such a guideline to point to, the government's case would likely have collapsed, Chapman said, adding that the issue will be raised on appeal.
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 24 Apr. 2024
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have issued much tougher guidelines for reviewing transactions than have held sway over the past 40-odd years.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
Kelly, a Democrat, described the measure, SB 458, as providing new guidelines for forfeiture, improving due process for property owners and increasing governmental accountability.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Many employers have specific guidelines regarding PTO requests, including deadlines for submission and limits on the number of employees who can be on leave simultaneously, to ensure adequate staffing levels.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—L. Roger Hutson, The Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2024
New guidelines were also released for clinicians, instructing them on how to educate patients about coping with heat waves and the health impacts of extreme heat.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 22 Apr. 2024
The new guidelines are a major pivot from old recommendations that suggested screening only for patients who seemed at higher risk, such as those who lived in communities with elevated rates of the disease.
—Julia Daye, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
However, the vast majority of the company pledges lack credibility, Net Zero said, noting that only one out of every 20 commitments meets United Nations guidelines for what constitutes a quality pledge.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2024
Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 24 Apr. 2024
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have issued much tougher guidelines for reviewing transactions than have held sway over the past 40-odd years.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
Kelly, a Democrat, described the measure, SB 458, as providing new guidelines for forfeiture, improving due process for property owners and increasing governmental accountability.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Many employers have specific guidelines regarding PTO requests, including deadlines for submission and limits on the number of employees who can be on leave simultaneously, to ensure adequate staffing levels.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—L. Roger Hutson, The Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2024
New guidelines were also released for clinicians, instructing them on how to educate patients about coping with heat waves and the health impacts of extreme heat.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 22 Apr. 2024
The new guidelines are a major pivot from old recommendations that suggested screening only for patients who seemed at higher risk, such as those who lived in communities with elevated rates of the disease.
—Julia Daye, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
However, the vast majority of the company pledges lack credibility, Net Zero said, noting that only one out of every 20 commitments meets United Nations guidelines for what constitutes a quality pledge.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2024
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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guideline
noun
guide·line
ˈgīd-ˌlīn 
1
: a line by which one is guided
2
: an outline of standards for future policy or action
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