Synonyms 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. 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

Matched Categories

1. • Guidance
   • Line
   • Plan
   • Rule

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1. List of paraphrases for "guideline":

   directive, guidelines, guidance, orientation, recommendation, direction, guide, norms, directives

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1. Asa Hutchinson:

   That is the guideline that we have in place but we don't have a mandate because that was held back from the legislature.

2. Lee Kwang-cheol:

   This is being handled as a political case and (politicians) are giving some kind of guideline to the police.

3. Peter Bowen:

   Yesterday, we spoke directly to those bars who continue to break every guideline put in place by this Administration to protect our residents, we said we knew who you were, what you were doing, and how you were trying to hide what you were doing, and WHAT we were going to do if you continued.

4. 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.

5. 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.