: 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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Thanks to national screening guidelines and advancements in preventive care, most prostate cancers are caught early, when the five-year survival rate is nearly 100 percent.
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Robin Cole, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
But things are mostly still up in the air, and even state guidelines show the lack of clarity.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
The World Health Organization in 2022 issued less stringent guidelines for the substances.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 11 Apr. 2024
Prosecutor Karen McDonald asked the judge to stretch beyond the sentencing guidelines and order a minimum 10-year prison sentence.
—Ed White, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
The judge said the state sentencing guidelines, which called for up to about seven years in prison, were not sufficient to recognize the harm of the shooting.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
The American Academy of Dermatology, which issues prescribing guidelines for treating acne, has asked dermatologists to limit the use of antibiotics when possible.
—Marina Kopf, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Nutrition and health guidelines recommend a maximum of one drink per day for females and two for males.13
For wine, one drink is defined as five ounces, which is a little less than the size of a yogurt container.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Any ideas? — Mad MOH Mad: One of the most basic guidelines concerning wedding invitations is that engaged couples, longtime partners, and couples living together should be invited as a couple.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Robin Cole, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
But things are mostly still up in the air, and even state guidelines show the lack of clarity.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
The World Health Organization in 2022 issued less stringent guidelines for the substances.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 11 Apr. 2024
Prosecutor Karen McDonald asked the judge to stretch beyond the sentencing guidelines and order a minimum 10-year prison sentence.
—Ed White, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
The judge said the state sentencing guidelines, which called for up to about seven years in prison, were not sufficient to recognize the harm of the shooting.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
The American Academy of Dermatology, which issues prescribing guidelines for treating acne, has asked dermatologists to limit the use of antibiotics when possible.
—Marina Kopf, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Nutrition and health guidelines recommend a maximum of one drink per day for females and two for males.13
For wine, one drink is defined as five ounces, which is a little less than the size of a yogurt container.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Any ideas? — Mad MOH Mad: One of the most basic guidelines concerning wedding invitations is that engaged couples, longtime partners, and couples living together should be invited as a couple.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 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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