'guidelines' definitions:
Definition of 'guidelines'
From: GCIDE
- guidelines \guidelines\ n. hypen is changed from WN: adjust hier. a rule or set of rules giving guidance on how to behave in a situation.
- Note: a situation to which the guidelines are considered applicable is described as "falling within the guidelines"
- Syn: guideline, guidepost, rule of thumb. [WordNet 1.5]