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- [gahyd-lahyn]
- /ˈgaɪdˌlaɪn/
- /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gahyd-lahyn]
- /ˈgaɪdˌlaɪn/
Definitions of guideline word
- noun guideline any guide or indication of a future course of action: guidelines on the government's future policy. 1
- noun guideline a lightly marked line used as a guide, as in composing a drawing, a typed page, or a line of lettering. 1
- noun guideline a rope or cord that serves to guide one's steps, especially over rocky terrain, through underground passages, etc. 1
- noun guideline a rope or wire used in guiding the movement of stage scenery or curtains being raised or lowered. 1
- noun guideline A general rule, principle, or piece of advice. 1
- noun guideline line drawn as a guide 1
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Origin of guideline
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1775-85; guide + line1
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Parts of speech for Guideline
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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guideline popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
guideline usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for guideline
noun guideline
- code — A code is a set of rules about how people should behave or about how something must be done.
- protocol — the customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality, precedence, and etiquette.
- guidance — the act or function of guiding; leadership; direction.
- instruction — machine instruction
- rule — a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
Top questions with guideline
- which is not a telework guideline?
- what is a guideline?
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