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Guideline

//ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

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

  2. 2
    a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior wordnet
  3. 3
    A plan or explanation to guide one in setting standards or determining a course of action.
  4. 4
    a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action wordnet
  5. 5
    A light line, used in lettering, to help align the text.
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  1. 6
    a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To provide guidelines for.

    "Now we are not just guidelining the work, but implementing it as well. That extra step allows us to fully flesh out every element of the visual language and drive the strategy home."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From guide + line.

Etymology 2

From guide + line.

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