: 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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The decision to deny or uphold an appeal, the statement said, is based on the same national guidelines.
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Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
There may be other guidelines and tips your child’s care team will have for you prior to surgery.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
Boards should champion explainable AI, ethical guidelines and regulatory compliance for all AI applications in governance.
—Michael Hilb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The report also nods to new, user-friendly dietary guidelines expected later this year.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
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Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
There may be other guidelines and tips your child’s care team will have for you prior to surgery.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
Boards should champion explainable AI, ethical guidelines and regulatory compliance for all AI applications in governance.
—Michael Hilb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The report also nods to new, user-friendly dietary guidelines expected later this year.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 10 Sep. 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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