Synonyms for guideline
ˈgaɪdˌlaɪnguide·line

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1. guidelinenoun

   A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

   He considered the Ten Commandments more a guideline than a requirement.

   Synonyms:
   rule of thumb

2. guidelinenoun

   A plan or explanation to guide one in setting standards or determining a course of action.

   Synonyms:
   rule of thumb

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1. guidelinenoun

   a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters

   Synonyms:
   road map, rule of thumb, guidepost

2. road map, guidelinenoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   road map, rule of thumb, guidepost

3. guidepost, guideline, rule of thumbnoun

   a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior

   Synonyms:
   rule of thumb, road map, guidepost, signpost

Matched Categories

1. • Guidance
   • Line
   • Plan
   • Rule

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1. List of paraphrases for "guideline":

   directive, guidelines, guidance, orientation, recommendation, direction, guide, norms, directives

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1. Peter Bowen:

   Yesterday, we spoke directly to those bars who continue to break every guideline put in place by this Administration to protect our residents, we said we knew who you were, what you were doing, and how you were trying to hide what you were doing, and WHAT we were going to do if you continued.

2. David Siik:

   I was really concerned that people weren't really understanding that there are consequences for sprinting on too big of an incline all the time, so after a lot of research and really digging into what happens to the body on an incline, we created the 5 percent incline guideline-- we don’t do any maximum sprinting over a 5 percent incline so that you aren’t putting too much pressure on your lower back. We just recalculated the work load so it feels better.

3. Steven Nissen:

   The problem in this population [of the guideline accuracy study] is that they were selected to undergo calcium scanning. we also don't place much stock in computer simulations.

4. Chris Jewell:

   Richard Stanton and John installed a guideline -- a line that can then be subsequently followed by the Thai Navy SEALs.

5. Sek Wannamethee:

   Thailand will continue to work closely with our international partners including the UNHCR toward a more systematic screening mechanism to help make these decisions more efficient with a clear guideline for relevant agencies.