guideline

Definitions

A general rule, principle, or piece of advice intended to direct or control conduct or action.

A line or mark used as a guide for alignment or measurement.

Examples

The company issued a new guideline regarding remote work policies.

Please follow the safety guideline when operating this heavy machinery.

The committee established a strict guideline for the selection process.

Synonyms

principle rule instruction standard directive policy recommendation

Antonyms

freedom anarchy disorder lawlessness chaos improvisation deviation