guidelines (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪnz/
Definition
A set of rules or advice that explains how to do something or what to think about something.
Examples
The teacher provided clear guidelines for the essay assignment.
Follow these guidelines to ensure your application is processed correctly.
The government issued new guidelines on public health measures.
How to Use guidelines
- guidelines for (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies what the guidelines are about or apply to. — "These are the guidelines for submitting your expenses."
- guidelines on (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the topic or subject matter of the guidelines. — "The report offers guidelines on effective communication."
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