: 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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Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Current estimates suggest that 50.4% of U.S. adults qualify for GLP-1 therapy under existing and emerging guidelines.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
While distressing, moving the body of someone who has died to a seat is normal protocol, according to guidelines set by the International Air Transport Association, an airline trade group.
—Jenny Gross, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 3 Mar. 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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