guideline — a rule or instruction that shows or tells how something should be done
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a rule or instruction that shows or tells how something should be done
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/
Example Sentences
- The teacher's guidelines for the project were simple: no Wikipedia and no crying.
- According to the dating guidelines my mom gave me, I should be married by now... to a doctor.
- The company has established new guidelines for remote work.
guideline
NOUN[/ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/]
a rule or instruction that shows or tells how something should be done
💡 Concept
a rule or instruction that shows or tells how something should be done
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/
🌳Etymology
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🎵Rhyme
deadlineheadlineoutline
deadline
headline
outline
🔗Collocations
safety guidelines
follow guidelines
government guidelines
issue guidelines
dietary guidelines
strict guidelines
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The teacher's guidelines for the project were simple: no Wikipedia and no crying.”
😄 Fun example
“According to the dating guidelines my mom gave me, I should be married by now... to a doctor.”
“The company has established new guidelines for remote work.”
“Students must adhere to the university's academic guidelines.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
ruleinstructiondirectionstandardregulation
Antonyms
chaosdisorderconfusion
Related
policyprocedureprotocolmanualframework
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