guideline
noun
any guide or indication of a future course of action.
guidelines
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pluralof guideline.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The move aligns with the WSL's "world-first design guidelines", which argue stadiums have historically been built for men's football and need to better serve female players and fans.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
The eligibility guidelines for the DGA’s top prize, directorial achievement in theatrical feature film, states that “re-releases, animated films, and documentaries are not eligible.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Under the law, the president, whose position is otherwise largely ceremonial, is afforded broad discretion, with no guidelines on how to make the choice.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Under expert guidelines, systolic blood pressure between 130 and 139 mmHg falls into the "high-normal" category, which warrants specific lifestyle recommendations from healthcare professionals.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
In fact, under the federal sentencing guidelines, providing “substantial assistance” is often the only way defendants can hope to obtain a sentence below the mandatory minimum.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
