guideline
pronunciation
How to pronounce guideline in British English:
UK [ˈɡaɪdlaɪn]
How to pronounce guideline in American English:
US [ˈɡaɪdlaɪn]
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- Noun:
- a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters
- a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action
- a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior
Word Origin
- guideline (n.)
- 1785, "line marked on a surface before cutting," from guide + line (n.). Meaning "rope for steering a hot-air balloon" is from 1846. In figurative use by 1948. Related: Guidelines.
Example
- 1. Dr. mishori says this is not necessarily a good guideline to follow .
- 2. In fact , valtin found that the 8 x 8 guideline may have originated from a misunderstanding .
- 3. If the judge departs from the sentencing guideline range , he must have a lawful reason for such a departure .
- 4. In short , this guideline suggests that compelling problems or issues of great import-ance should drive the research questions asked and the means taken to answer them .
- 5. The most controversial guideline refers to waterboarding , the technique where prisoners are made to feel as though they are drowning by having water poured over a cloth across their face .