guidelines
word · lemma: guideline
Definition
General rules, instructions, or advice that tell you how something should be done or what is allowed in a particular situation.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal, used in business, academic, technical, or official contexts. Often followed by 'on', 'for', or 'regarding'. More general than 'rules', with a sense of suggestion or recommended practice, not strict commands.
Spanish: directrices - pautasPortuguese (BR): diretrizes - orientaçõesPortuguese (PT): diretrizes - orientaçõesChinese (Simplified): 指导方针 - 指南Chinese (Traditional): 指導方針 - 指南Hindi: निर्देशिका - मार्गदर्शक सिद्धांतArabic: إرشادات - توجيهاتBengali: দিকনির্দেশনা - নির্দেশিকাRussian: рекомендации - инструкцииJapanese: ガイドライン - 指針Vietnamese: hướng dẫnKorean: 지침 - 가이드라인Turkish: yönergeler - kılavuzlarUrdu: رہنما اصولIndonesian: pedoman - panduan
Example Sentences
Please follow these guidelines when you fill out the form.
basic
The teacher gave guidelines for the group project.
basic
Our company has strict guidelines for safety.
basic
If you’re not sure what to do, check the guidelines.
natural
These guidelines are only suggestions, not strict rules.
natural
I read the travel guidelines before booking my tickets.
natural