1 (guidelines) [pl.] rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do sth, especially sth difficult:
The government has drawn up guidelines on the treatment of the mentally ill.
2 [C] something that can be used to help you make a decision or form an opinion:
The figures are a useful guideline when buying a house.
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