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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 No matter what, the final decision is in the referee’s hands, per the IFAB guidelines. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 However, the most recent version of the guidelines for 2025-2030, updated in January 2026, removed the previous recommendation to limit intake to no more than one drink per day for women and two for men. — Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Any successful catches need to be killed humanely following strict state guidelines, as well as accurately documented. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 Heiser recommends checking your mattress manufacturer's guidelines before purchasing a foundation. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for guideline

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In the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, which borders Crimea, another video shows a man filling up a container in the back of his car while two women berate him for breaking the rules.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The Marlins tacked on two runs in the second on Lopez’s ground-rule double and Hicks’ sacrifice fly.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of rule

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But the breaking point came when his wife refused to let their young children near any of his half-century-old vehicles, which lacked air bags and the safety features standard in even the cheapest modern cars.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Boards then need a position on industry-level governance participation (standards bodies, information-sharing arrangements, mutual grounding agreements) as a fiduciary matter, not a public-affairs nicety.

— Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of standard

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Along with the demos, a list of credits for the demo must be included (composer, lyricist, arranger, guide, and source if sampling was used).

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
The double bass became both the heartbeat and the guide of jazz, supporting the ensemble while adding its own rhythmic and melodic voice.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026

Definition of guide

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The Ventura County district attorney’s office noted that electric motorcycles differ from electric bikes because the former must abide by the same regulations as a traditional motorcycle rider.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The road-going T70S GT might be a little harder to squeeze through US regulations than the UK’s more permissive approach to small-volume manufacturers.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026

Definition of regulation

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But city officials don’t seem alarmed, saying that the project’s size was bound to change, and that the project is still aligned with the city code.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
According to Vogels, these new capabilities are making the ability to successfully review and fact-check code more important than ever.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 July 2026

Definition of code

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Recent policies that State Shield has supported include a Tennessee bill requiring the state board of education to adopt age-appropriate instruction related to communism and a Louisiana resolution encouraging economic ties with Taiwan.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Plants need a good root system to hold onto water, and post-establishment watering instructions are important to follow.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 3 July 2026

Definition of instruction

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Beginning Monday, the focus shifts to whether there is enough evidence for a trial and if the death penalty is warranted, said Paul Cassell, a University of Utah law professor and former federal judge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
And even though Georgia law does not require this, all cyclists and scooterists should wear helmets.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

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