: 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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In addition, very few of these bots incorporate any type of guidelines for mental health or crisis intervention protocols in any other therapeutic context.
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In April Judge Roach issued strict media guidelines for the trial, including a limit of nine media members and prohibiting photography and digital recording of court activity.
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Sometimes the guidelines are just that—guidelines.
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Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In April Judge Roach issued strict media guidelines for the trial, including a limit of nine media members and prohibiting photography and digital recording of court activity.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
Kim Creadick, Highlands Ranch 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.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Sometimes the guidelines are just that—guidelines.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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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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