guideline
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guide·line
(gīd′līn′)n.
A statement or other indication of policy or procedure by which to determine a course of action: guidelines for the completion of tax returns.
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guideline
(ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn)n
a principle put forward to set standards or determine a course of action
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guide•line
(ˈgaɪdˌlaɪn)n.
1. any guide or indication of a future course of action: guidelines on tax reform.
2. a lightly marked line used as a guide, as in composing a drawing.
3. a rope or cord that serves to guide one's steps, as over rocky or unfamiliar terrain.
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| Noun | 1. | guideline - a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters line - a mark that is long relative to its width; "He drew a line on the chart" |
| 2. |  guideline - 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"plan, program, programme - a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue" counseling, counselling, guidance, counsel, direction - something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action | |
| 3. |  guideline - a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behaviorrule, regulation - a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation" |
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guideline
noun recommendation, advice, proposal, direction, suggestion, counsel, specification The government should issue clear guidelines on the content of religious education.
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směrnice
retningslinie
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smernica
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guide
(gaid) verb1. to lead, direct or show the way. I don't know how to get to your house – I'll need someone to guide me; Your comments guided me in my final choice.
2. to control the movement of. The teacher guided the child's hand as she wrote.
noun1. a person who shows the way to go, points out interesting things etc. A guide will show you round the castle.
2. (also ˈguidebook) a book which contains information for tourists. a guide to Rome.
3. (usually with capital) a Girl Guide.
4. something which informs, directs or influences.
ˈguidance noun advice towards doing something. a project prepared under the guidance of the professor.
ˈguideline noun (usually in plural) an indication as to how something should be done.
guided missile an explosive rocket which can be guided to its target by radio waves.
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guide·line
n. pauta, guía, directriz.
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guideline
n guía, norma, pautaEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.