: 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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Prior to the addition of this section, the stroke prevention guidelines had not been updated in a decade.
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Owen Tripp, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
The city's recommendations continue to be more rigorous than the state's guidelines.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
Among the service pricing changes were additional limitations imposed by the guidelines that have aggravated location budgets.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
Pregnancy Complications People who become pregnant also face some unique stroke risk factors, according to the guidelines.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Owen Tripp, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
The city's recommendations continue to be more rigorous than the state's guidelines.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
Among the service pricing changes were additional limitations imposed by the guidelines that have aggravated location budgets.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
Pregnancy Complications People who become pregnant also face some unique stroke risk factors, according to the guidelines.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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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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