: 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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Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways Meta's AI guidelines show both progress and vulnerability.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The new guidelines continue to ensure coverage by private and public insurers, including Medicaid, Medicare, the Vaccines for Children Program and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
When contacted about the incident, Snapchat reiterated to PEOPLE their community guidelines which prohibit content that graphically displays violent or threatening behavior.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 8 Oct. 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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