: 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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Survey data from the RAND American Educator Panels indicate that only 25% of teachers have integrated AI into their instruction, while 35% stated that their school has established guidelines for AI use, and 27% reported that their school has no AI rules in place.
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Other states, including California, Oregon, and Washington, to name a few, have guidelines in place for school districts about limiting the use of phones by students during education hours.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
According to two professional stylists with over a decade of experience, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are some key guidelines worth following.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
Furthermore, lawmakers should consider introducing legislation that promotes greater transparency and accountability in condo governance, such as requirements for board meetings, financial disclosures, and clear guidelines for dispute resolution.
—Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Other states, including California, Oregon, and Washington, to name a few, have guidelines in place for school districts about limiting the use of phones by students during education hours.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
According to two professional stylists with over a decade of experience, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are some key guidelines worth following.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
Furthermore, lawmakers should consider introducing legislation that promotes greater transparency and accountability in condo governance, such as requirements for board meetings, financial disclosures, and clear guidelines for dispute resolution.
—Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 30 Jun. 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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