guide
line
Plural
guidelines
1
a principle or instruction based on which a person should behave or act in a particular situation
- The company's dress code guidelines specify business casual attire for all employees.
- These guidelines outline the steps to follow when conducting research in the field.
- The government issued new guidelines for safe social distancing in public places.
- Following the safety guidelines, the construction workers wore helmets and safety vests on site.
- The teacher provided clear guidelines for completing the research project, including deadlines and formatting requirements.
Synonyms:
2
a detailed plan, set of instructions, or explanation that helps establish standards or determine a course of action
Synonyms:
3
a faint or light line used in lettering, drawing, or writing to help align letters or elements