: 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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Especially in schools of business, which tend to swerve on the entrepreneurial and fast-paced side, adjusting to traditional guidelines, which evolve slowly, is difficult.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
This includes guidelines on the sealing of ducts and the installation of energy recovery ventilation systems in certain cases.
—Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
This includes guidelines on the sealing of ducts and the installation of energy recovery ventilation systems in certain cases.
—Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for guideline
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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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