: 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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Like other entrepreneurs, influencers must keep up with shifting regulations – namely, FTC sponsorship guidelines – which can lead to hefty fines if violated.
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As part of the consortium’s broader objectives, the researchers also developed new guidelines to better analyze changes in battery systems and to identify the necessary safety tests.
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Many health guidelines highlight the importance of marine omega-3s in cardiovascular and neurological health.
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Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
Like other entrepreneurs, influencers must keep up with shifting regulations – namely, FTC sponsorship guidelines – which can lead to hefty fines if violated.
—Kelley Cours Anderson, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
As part of the consortium’s broader objectives, the researchers also developed new guidelines to better analyze changes in battery systems and to identify the necessary safety tests.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Nov. 2025
Many health guidelines highlight the importance of marine omega-3s in cardiovascular and neurological health.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 23 Nov. 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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