Definitions
a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior
Word origin
From guide + line.
Used in a sentence
“He considered the Ten Commandments more as a guideline than a requirement.”
“In 2016, the CDC established guidelines for prescribing narcotics for chronic pain.”
“Now we are not just guidelining the work, but implementing it as well. That extra step allows us to fully flesh out every element of the visual language and drive the strategy home.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Rule of thumb”9 letters
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