guideline

Meanings

Plural: guidelines

Noun

• a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters
• a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action
• a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior
• A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
• A plan or explanation to guide one in setting standards or determining a course of action.
• A light line, used in lettering, to help align the text.

Verb

• To provide guidelines for.

Synonyms

guidepost, road map, rule of thumb