guideline

Definition of Guideline in English :

1. guideline

a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters

2. guideline, road map

a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action

Example Sentences:
'the president said he had a road map for normalizing relations with Vietnam'

a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Guideline

noun

a principle put forward to set standards or determine a course of action

noun

US

a standard or principle by which to make a judgment or determine a policy or course of action

n.

A statement or other indication of policy or procedure by which to determine a course of action: guidelines for the completion of tax returns.