: a line by which one is guided: such as
a
: a cord or rope to aid a passer over a difficult point or to permit retracing a course
b
: an indication or outline of policy or conduct
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Under National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal guidelines, vehicles are required to have audible and visual seat belt reminder signals to notify drivers that their seatbelt isn’t properly fastened.
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Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 31 May 2024
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 30 May 2024
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Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 31 May 2024
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 30 May 2024
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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guideline
noun
guide·line
ˈgīd-ˌlīn 
1
: a line by which one is guided
2
: an outline of standards for future policy or action
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