: 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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Instructional guidelines come in a variety of methods, with video being at the forefront of those educational experiences and chatty sitdowns.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
These earnings, however, remain fully taxable under existing IRS guidelines.
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By setting clear guidelines and auditing systems for biases, companies can help ensure their AI tools align with their values and regulatory standards.
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Bridgeport Public Schools has introduced new guidelines aimed at safeguarding students in the event of an ICE raid at any of its schools.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
These earnings, however, remain fully taxable under existing IRS guidelines.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
By setting clear guidelines and auditing systems for biases, companies can help ensure their AI tools align with their values and regulatory standards.
—Nishant Satya Lakshmikanth, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Bridgeport Public Schools has introduced new guidelines aimed at safeguarding students in the event of an ICE raid at any of its schools.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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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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