English noun: guideline |
1. | guideline (communication) a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters |
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| Broader (hypernym) | line |
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2. | guideline (cognition) a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action |
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| Samples | The president said he had a road map for normalizing relations with Vietnam.
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| Synonyms | road map |
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| Broader (hypernym) | counsel, counseling, counselling, direction, guidance, plan, program, programme |
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3. | guideline (cognition) a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior |
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| Synonyms | guidepost, rule of thumb |
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| Broader (hypernym) | regulation, rule |
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