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The safety guidelines told us where to stand.
What does Guidelines mean?
Guidelines are helpful rules or instructions.
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Rules, suggestions, or instructions that help people know what to do.
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The project guidelines explained how each report should be written.
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Guidelines are often flexible directions rather than strict laws, but they still shape behavior.
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GUIDELINES means guidelines are helpful rules or instructions.
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MeaningGuidelines are helpful rules or instructions.
ExampleExample: The safety guidelines told us where to stand.
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- gyde · lynz
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- gyde
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- lynz
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Synonyms
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instructionsDirections that explain what to do.
rulesStatements that tell what is allowed or expected.
directionsGuidance for how to do something.
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Base word
guideline
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guidelines
Plural form, commonly used for sets of directions.
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