Thesaurus results for GUIDELINE

guideline

noun

Definition of guideline

as in rule

something usually in writing that shows or tells how something should be done The government has issued new guidelines for following a healthy and balanced diet. Here are some basic guidelines for helping you choose a dishwasher.

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Recent Examples of guideline But even at the highest doses, many people need additional help lowering their LDL, or bad, cholesterol enough to meet medical guidelines. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Current guidelines from major American medical organizations recommend against routine screening for testosterone levels, however, and advise that diagnosis of low testosterone should not be done based on just a lab test. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 16 July 2026 American Urological Association guidelines recommend testing men who have symptoms rather than screening everyone. — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 The American Urological Association’s guidelines say that a low-testosterone diagnosis shouldn’t be made based solely on a test. — Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for guideline

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According to the laws of the game, the break between halves should be no longer than 15 minutes but FIFA has been quite vague about the rules for this particular tournament.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
That allowed Max Muncy to work a walk against Jake Bird, who then surrendered a single to Kyle Tucker, an RBI ground-rule double to Teoscar Hernández, a walk to Dalton Rushing, a two-run single to Edman, and an RBI single to Ohtani.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

Definition of rule

Noun

Athletes in this league consistently speak out against everything from poor operational standards within certain organizations to leadership’s missteps.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The Cowboys could be a bit more fluid there with the interchangeability of certain players on the roster, but if the previous standard remains, there will be one final spot to fight for in training camp.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

Definition of standard

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Or imagine launching a new coffee company with access to Howard Schultz's brain as your guide to the biggest strategic decisions.

— Lewis Schiff, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Istock | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 22 July 2026

Definition of guide

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Over the previous two seasons, Villa and Chelsea have both incurred fines for breaching UEFA’s squad cost rules and have sailed close to the wind with profit and sustainability regulations (PSR).

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
State level school vouchers have enjoyed a period of growth largely free from regulation and oversight, but the advent of federal vouchers has the potential to change that.

— Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of regulation

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Questions about building codes Climbing through the rubble, residents questioned online the viability of their homes.

— Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
More quietly, the city’s Buildings Department also relaxed its interpretation of the housing codes, allowing developers to do more with interior space.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

Definition of code

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The files included instructions for how to make the S-300 missile system, a centerpiece of Russia’s air defenses inherited from the Soviet Union.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
The moment your environment shifts, with a new product category, a new flavor of spam review or a new way users try to game the system, the instructions need another pass.

— Kayode Faturoti, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of instruction

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The 14th Amendment’s foundational principles include birthright citizenship, due process, equal protection under the law, and the prohibition for heads of state to engage in acts of insurrection.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Despite widespread knowledge of Lean Startup principles and AI making product development easier, many entrepreneurs still struggle.

— Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of principle

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The materials prompted an investigation into whether Mission Regional Medical Center and Knapp Medical Center violated state or federal law.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
With the ruin of Troy also came the desecration of Zeus’ law, which proved dangerous to the returning Ithacans.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026

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