: 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
new guidelines on nutrition
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While some guidelines for penalties related to gambling have changed in recent years, NCAA rules still call for a permanent loss of eligibility for any player who wagered on his own team.
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
In a statement, the Civil Defense Authority urged people to be cautious when visiting natural and volcanic sites in the country, keep away from edges and follow public safety guidelines.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The committee that came up with the new guidelines further acknowledged that many technosignatures beyond radio transmissions can now be detected as evidence of extraterrestrial life.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 June 2026
When organizations rely on managers to lead strictly by their own personal guidelines, the employee experience becomes highly fragmented.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
In a statement, the Civil Defense Authority urged people to be cautious when visiting natural and volcanic sites in the country, keep away from edges and follow public safety guidelines.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The committee that came up with the new guidelines further acknowledged that many technosignatures beyond radio transmissions can now be detected as evidence of extraterrestrial life.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 June 2026
When organizations rely on managers to lead strictly by their own personal guidelines, the employee experience becomes highly fragmented.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 17 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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