: 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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This represents a change from prior guidelines, which advised that screening begin at age 50.
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Review the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) guidelines before deciding.
—Kirk Pepi, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
To address these issues, companies have suggested using high-quality training data and limiting AI responses to follow certain guidelines.
—Anna Choi, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
According to The Kennel Club, allowing dogs at work can improve employee well-being and productivity, provided that clear guidelines are in place to ensure a harmonious workspace.
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Review the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) guidelines before deciding.
—Kirk Pepi, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
To address these issues, companies have suggested using high-quality training data and limiting AI responses to follow certain guidelines.
—Anna Choi, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
According to The Kennel Club, allowing dogs at work can improve employee well-being and productivity, provided that clear guidelines are in place to ensure a harmonious workspace.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 29 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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