Antonyms for guideline
ˈgaɪdˌlaɪnguide·line

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1. guidelinenoun

   A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

   He considered the Ten Commandments more a guideline than a requirement.

   Synonyms:
   rule of thumb

2. guidelinenoun

   A plan or explanation to guide one in setting standards or determining a course of action.

   Synonyms:
   rule of thumb

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1. • Guidance
   • Line
   • Plan
   • Rule

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1. guidelinenoun

   a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters

   Synonyms:
   road map, rule of thumb, guidepost

2. road map, guidelinenoun

   a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action

   "the president said he had a road map for normalizing relations with Vietnam"

   Synonyms:
   road map, rule of thumb, guidepost

3. guidepost, guideline, rule of thumbnoun

   a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior

   Synonyms:
   rule of thumb, road map, guidepost, signpost

How to use guideline in a sentence?

1. Debra Houry:

   Until today, there was no evidence-based guideline in the United States on pediatric mTBI -- inclusive of all causes, healthcare providers will now be equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to ensure the best outcomes for their young patients who sustain an mTBI.

2. Ken Loo:

   We are banding together to create ...standard conditions, no one is under any obligations to abide by these terms but we hope it will be a guideline for all buyers and suppliers.

3. Sek Wannamethee:

   Thailand will continue to work closely with our international partners including the UNHCR toward a more systematic screening mechanism to help make these decisions more efficient with a clear guideline for relevant agencies.

4. Richard Wender:

   Ultimately, there is no perfect answer. Guideline groups must bring their own values into the recommendation. Breast cancer is a good example.

5. Daniel Domenech:

   I think the best guideline we can give school districts is to always go back to the issue of the safety of the students uppermost, if the safety of a student's involved and you are not necessarily sure whether the district has the authority to do it or not, well, you know what, go out on a limb at that point, because if you are talking about saving a student's life then you'd rather be safe than sorry.

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