: a line by which one is guided: such as
a
: a cord or rope to aid a passer over a difficult point or to permit retracing a course
b
: an indication or outline of policy or conduct
new guidelines on nutrition
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This issue is directly related to leadership, clear guidelines and consistent supervision.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
This issue is directly related to leadership, clear guidelines and consistent supervision.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
That means clear guidelines for ethical use, investment in workforce development and reskilling and partnerships with industry to ensure AI is implemented thoughtfully.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The agency has declared the drug safe, so long as it’s taken according to medical guidelines.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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guideline
noun
guide·line
ˈgīd-ˌlīn 
1
: a line by which one is guided
2
: an outline of standards for future policy or action
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