Guideline (Noun)
Meaning 1
A rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The company provided a set of guidelines for employees to follow when dealing with customer complaints.
- The teacher established clear guidelines for the group project to ensure everyone understood their roles and responsibilities.
- The chef followed a strict guideline for food safety and handling to avoid contamination in the kitchen.
- The guideline for reporting acts of bullying was clearly outlined in the school's handbook.
- The tourist guidelines for visiting the ancient temple emphasized the importance of respectful behavior and dress.
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Meaning 2
A light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Meaning 3
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.