guidelines

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/ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪnz/

A form of guideline — A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of guideline
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of guideline
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APA

guidelines. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/guidelines

MLA

“guidelines.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/guidelines. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “guidelines,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/guidelines.

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