Added 9 October 2026
guideline
/ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about guideline at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters.
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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
- A rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior.