1. rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how something should be done
Usage: plural form of guideline

Examples

• The school published new safety guidelines for students.
• Please follow the company’s dress code guidelines.
• The doctor gave me dietary guidelines to improve my health.
• The government issued guidelines for social distancing.
• These are just guidelines, not strict requirements.
• The writing guidelines help students format their essays correctly.
• All employees must read the workplace guidelines handbook.