Guideline

Pronunciation: /ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn/

Guideline (noun)

  1. a piece of advice or rule to help you decide what to do.
  2. an official instruction or rule that explains how something should be done.
  3. a set of rules in healthcare to ensure proper treatment and safety.

Examples

  • The teacher provided a guideline for the project.
  • A guideline can simplify complex tasks.

Common collocations: follow a guideline, general guideline, issue a guideline, strict guideline, medical guideline

Synonyms of Guideline

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Guideline

  • — when discussing lack of order or direction