guideline
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviourA non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
» We have very strict guidelines here.
Meaning
3 sensesA non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
He considered the Ten Commandments more as a guideline than a requirement.
Richtlinie
директи́ваdirektíva, устано́вкаustanóvka, указа́ниеukazánije
директи́ваdyrektýva, указі́вкаukazívka
a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior
A plan or explanation to guide one in setting standards or determining a course of action.
a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action
A light line, used in lettering, to help align the text.
a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters
Examples
26 sentencesWe have very strict guidelines here.
What you're wearing on your feet don't meet safety guidelines.
ruТо, во что вы обуты, не по нормам безопасности.
deWas du da an ’n Füßen hast, is’ nich’ sicherheitskonform.
I'm following the guidelines.
deIch befolge die Richtlinien.
Tom knows the guidelines.
Tom followed the guidelines.
Translations
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Origin
From guide + line.From guide + line.
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Forms
plural: guidelines| Singular | guideline |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior:guidepostrule of thumb
- a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action:road map