Guideline: meaning, definitions and examples

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guideline

 

[ หˆษกaษชdlaษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

follow the

A general rule, principle, or piece of advice that provides guidance or direction for behavior or action.

Synonyms

instruction, principle, protocol, recommendation, rule.

Examples of usage

  • Always follow the guidelines provided by your supervisor.
  • These guidelines are meant to ensure safety in the workplace.
  • It's important to adhere to the guidelines set by the government.
  • The company has strict guidelines for employee conduct.
  • Guidelines for submitting the report are clearly outlined in the manual.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

A set of criteria or standards used for diagnosis, treatment, or management of a specific medical condition.

Synonyms

criteria, directive, protocol, recommendation, standard.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor followed the guidelines for treating the patient's condition.
  • These guidelines help standardize medical practices across different healthcare providers.
  • Medical researchers often refer to established guidelines for conducting clinical trials.
  • The new guidelines for managing diabetes have been updated by the medical association.
  • Healthcare professionals must stay updated on the latest medical guidelines.

Translations

Translations of the word "guideline" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diretriz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฟเคถเคพเคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฆเฅ‡เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Richtlinie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pedoman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะตั€ั–ะฒะฝะธั†ั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wytyczna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒ‡้‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท directive

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ directriz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรถnerge

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์นจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฑุดุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokyn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ usmernenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‡ๅฏผๆ–น้’ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ smernica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiรฐbeining

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝาฑัา›ะฐัƒะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™limat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ directriz

Etymology

The word 'guideline' originated in the mid-18th century, derived from the words 'guide' and 'line'. It first appeared in English to refer to a line marked on the ground for guidance, later evolving to mean a general rule or principle. Over time, 'guideline' became commonly used in various fields such as medicine, business, and education to indicate standards or recommendations for specific actions or decisions.

See also: guidability, guidance, guide, guidebook, guided, guidelines, guideposts, guides, guiding, misguidance, misguide, misguided.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,728, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.