guideline.
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
Meaning & usage
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
He considered the Ten Commandments more as a guideline than a requirement.
A plan or explanation to guide one in setting standards or determining a course of action.
A light line, used in lettering, to help align the text.
Where this word comes from
From guide + line.
To provide guidelines for.
Where this word comes from
From guide + line.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.