guideline

noun
UK: /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/
US: /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

  1. A piece of advice about how to do something.

    1. Follow the safety guideline to avoid accidents.
    2. The company issued a new guideline on remote work policy.

  2. A rule or principle that provides direction or advice on how to behave in a specific situation.

    1. The guideline helps to make the right decisions.
    2. The ethical guideline ensures responsible research practices in the lab.

Synonyms

instruction direction recommendation rule principle advice

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "guideline" in English means: A piece of advice about how to do something., A rule or principle that provides direction or advice on how to behave in a specific situation..

The phonetic transcription of "guideline" is /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/ in British English and /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "guideline": instruction, direction, recommendation, rule, principle, advice.

Example usage of "guideline": "Follow the safety guideline to avoid accidents.". More examples on the page.