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guideline

guide·line [ gd ln ] (plural guide·lines)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. official advice: an official recommendation indicating how something should be done or what sort of action should be taken in a particular circumstance

2. line marking correct position: a line that shows a correct position, route, or alignment, e.g. a fine line printed as an aid to lining up text or illustrations on a page

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