: 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
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As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines.
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Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
At a committee hearing in January, Weber, a physician, questioned whether there was enough legitimate medical research for California to craft a set of therapeutic guidelines by 2026, according to CalMatters.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
While there aren’t firm guidelines, studies have found that between 2.5 and 20 g of hydrolyzed collagen can be effective.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 12 June 2024
The guidelines take into consideration the fact that people with darker skin tones are at lower risk of sunburn and skin cancer than people with lighter skin tones, and can safely withstand more exposure.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 10 June 2024
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Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
At a committee hearing in January, Weber, a physician, questioned whether there was enough legitimate medical research for California to craft a set of therapeutic guidelines by 2026, according to CalMatters.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
While there aren’t firm guidelines, studies have found that between 2.5 and 20 g of hydrolyzed collagen can be effective.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 12 June 2024
The guidelines take into consideration the fact that people with darker skin tones are at lower risk of sunburn and skin cancer than people with lighter skin tones, and can safely withstand more exposure.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 10 June 2024
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 16 Jun. 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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