: 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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Learn more about Gannett’s AI guidelines and policy here.
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Kara McGinley, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Only 34% of companies have established guidelines for generative AI, and just 6% have banned its use entirely.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The department’s guidelines say the purpose of after action reviews is to understand why something happened and to learn from the experience.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
The page includes health and safety guidelines, volunteer opportunities and resources for flood victims.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Kara McGinley, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Only 34% of companies have established guidelines for generative AI, and just 6% have banned its use entirely.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The department’s guidelines say the purpose of after action reviews is to understand why something happened and to learn from the experience.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
The page includes health and safety guidelines, volunteer opportunities and resources for flood victims.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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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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