Definitions for guideline

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guideline guide·line

Spelling: [gahyd-lahyn]

IPA: /ˈgaɪdˌlaɪn/

Guideline is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 217 anagrams from letters in guideline (deegiilnu).

Definitions for guideline

noun

1. any guide or indication of a future course of action:
2. a lightly marked line used as a guide, as in composing a drawing, a typed page, or a line of lettering.
3. a rope or cord that serves to guide one's steps, especially over rocky terrain, through underground passages, etc.
4. a rope or wire used in guiding the movement of stage scenery or curtains being raised or lowered.

Origin of guideline

An Americanism dating back to 1775-85; guide + line¹

Examples for guideline

The similarities in the end of all three practices, Appiah hopes, compose a guideline by which honor can be tamed and harnessed.

But I do know I would not read a guideline or listen to the screeching admonishments from across the political spectrum.

Even with the help of the guideline it was often difficult enough to find our way.

Attaching his suit to the guideline nearby, part of the rim's "hairnet," he crept out over the inside edge of the rim.