: 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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While there are no official health recommendations for diet soda intake, some guidelines exist for approved artificial sweeteners.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
The federal safety guidelines are hydrogen sulfide exposure, according to the agency, are:
▪ Occupational Health and Safety Administration: limit 20 parts-per-million with a max peak of 50 ppm for 10 minutes.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
In January, Ramaphosa signed a bill into law that sets forth new guidelines for land expropriation, including enabling the government to expropriate land without compensation in some cases.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
With broad guidelines allowing for any player who improved from 2023 to 2024, Darnold remains a valid choice for voters.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
The federal safety guidelines are hydrogen sulfide exposure, according to the agency, are:
▪ Occupational Health and Safety Administration: limit 20 parts-per-million with a max peak of 50 ppm for 10 minutes.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
In January, Ramaphosa signed a bill into law that sets forth new guidelines for land expropriation, including enabling the government to expropriate land without compensation in some cases.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
With broad guidelines allowing for any player who improved from 2023 to 2024, Darnold remains a valid choice for voters.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 6 Feb. 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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