guideline

noun

guide·​line ˈgīd-ˌlīn 

: 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

new guidelines on nutrition

Examples of guideline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The most effective long-term approach to academic integrity combines pedagogy, clear guidelines for how to use AI for each assignment and technology. — Melissa Loble, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The proposal would eliminate federal guidelines that keep kids who exhibit behaviors like Xavier’s from being removed from Head Start programs. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Kennedy introduced new federal guidelines on alcohol consumption in January. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Physicians can use these guidelines so patients have a positive experience when receiving prescriptions from AI, to make up for the lack of human connection without a physician physically present. — Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for guideline

• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine
• caroline
• centerline

Kids Definition

guideline

noun

guide·​line ˈgīd-ˌlīn 

1

: a line by which one is guided

2

: an outline of standards for future policy or action