Antonyms 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. • Guidance
   • Line
   • Plan
   • Rule

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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, guideline, guidepost

3. guidepost, guideline, rule of thumbnoun

   a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior

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

How to use Guideline in a sentence?

1. Debra Houry:

   Until today, there was no evidence-based guideline in the United States on pediatric mTBI -- inclusive of all causes, healthcare providers will now be equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to ensure the best outcomes for their young patients who sustain an mTBI.

2. 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.

3. Richard Wender:

   Screening guidelines will constantly change in response to the emergence of new evidence. This is a good thing. As we learn more, we can refine guidelines based on new information. That's why it's important to keep updating guidelines. Groups are asked to balance the risks and benefits of a screening test, ultimately, there is no perfect answer. Guideline groups must bring their own values into the recommendation. Breast cancer is a good example.

4. Alan Hedge:

   [But] these numbers are not absolute, it's a guideline. There may be times where you have to spend a whole half hour working on a document.

5. Richard Wender:

   Ultimately, there is no perfect answer. Guideline groups must bring their own values into the recommendation. Breast cancer is a good example.

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