: 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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Evergreens, perennials and herbs are the best options to overwinter in containers with the above guidelines.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Bar state and local governments from issuing public health guidelines that ban the prescribing of off-label drugs.
—Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
These guidelines are used to shape nutrition advice, policies, and federal nutrition programs such as SNAP and school lunch programs.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Dec. 2024
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 1 Jan. 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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