Guideline

Noun

Definitions

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

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

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

3.NounA light line, used in lettering, to help align the text.

4.VerbTo provide guidelines for.

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