: 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
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The priorities and guidelines set by Presidents or Provosts do not always fit seamlessly into the current school landscape.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
But these groups are still in the early phases of figuring out what guidelines are necessary, while Big Tech companies race to create bigger and better technologies.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 8 May 2024
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
But these groups are still in the early phases of figuring out what guidelines are necessary, while Big Tech companies race to create bigger and better technologies.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 8 May 2024
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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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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