guideline | ||
1. | [ noun ] guidance relative to setting standards or determining a course of action | |
Related terms: | line guidance | |
2. | [ noun ] a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action | |
Synonyms: | road_map | |
Examples: | "the president said he had a road map for normalizing relations with Vietnam" |
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Related terms: | plan guidance | |
3. | [ noun ] a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters | |
Related terms: | line | |
4. | [ noun ] a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior | |
Synonyms: | guidepost rule_of_thumb | |
Related terms: | rule | |