as in standards
something usually in writing that shows or tells how something should be done
The government has issued new guidelines for following a healthy and balanced diet. Here are some basic guidelines for helping you choose a dishwasher.
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Without clear compliance guidelines and frameworks, the journey toward effective AI adoption remains fraught with challenges.
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Mrinal Manohar, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Checking your community's website on its particular recycling guidelines is always advisable, Allen said.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Lively followed those guidelines, while Baldoni focused on domestic violence.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
This includes addressing questions about fair use, compensation for content creators, and the establishment of clear guidelines for data usage in AI training.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Atkins, a former SEC commissioner known for his pro-innovation stance, is expected to guide the agency toward clearer crypto guidelines to facilitate industry growth.
—Charlyn Ho, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Clinical algorithms and practice guidelines help healthcare professionals at every level determine and deliver effective treatment plans.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In such cases, this process could deliver significant value simply by encouraging the reinstatement of clear, enforceable guidelines.
—Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Approving the guidelines allows the housing department to start soliciting proposals for affordable housing, develop the infrastructure for social housing and launch other Measure ULA programs.
—Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Mrinal Manohar, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Checking your community's website on its particular recycling guidelines is always advisable, Allen said.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Lively followed those guidelines, while Baldoni focused on domestic violence.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
This includes addressing questions about fair use, compensation for content creators, and the establishment of clear guidelines for data usage in AI training.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Atkins, a former SEC commissioner known for his pro-innovation stance, is expected to guide the agency toward clearer crypto guidelines to facilitate industry growth.
—Charlyn Ho, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Clinical algorithms and practice guidelines help healthcare professionals at every level determine and deliver effective treatment plans.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In such cases, this process could deliver significant value simply by encouraging the reinstatement of clear, enforceable guidelines.
—Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Approving the guidelines allows the housing department to start soliciting proposals for affordable housing, develop the infrastructure for social housing and launch other Measure ULA programs.
—Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Guidelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidelines. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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