guideline
gb/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/ us/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/
B1
Inglés
~ 1500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
official rule or advice
A rule or piece of advice that shows how to do something or what is right to do.
Patrón de uso:
follow [a/the] guideline
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'guideline' with 'rule'. A rule is usually mandatory, while a guideline is often advisory but still important.
Sinónimos
recommendation (Less formal and can be more general, without the official or procedural tone of 'guideline'.)
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instruction (More direct and commanding than 'guideline', which is often advisory.)
Antónimos
violation (Represents breaking a rule or guideline, the opposite of following it.)
Colocaciones
safety guidelines
|health guidelines
|follow guidelines
|set guidelines
|government guidelines
Temas
business
|education
|daily life
|law
|work
Ejemplos
- The company has strict safety guidelines for all employees.
- Follow the guidelines in the manual to set up the device.
- New health guidelines were issued by the government.
- Teachers must work within the guidelines set by the school board.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Please follow the safety guidelines.
- The teacher gave us clear guidelines.
- We must read the health guidelines.
- The school has rules and guidelines for students.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
2
general decision-making principle
A general idea or rule that helps you decide what to do.
Patrón de uso:
use [something] as a guideline
Error frecuente:
Learners may think 'guideline' always refers to official documents; in fact, it can also mean informal principles used personally.
Sinónimos
principle (A broader or more abstract idea than a 'guideline', which is often more practical.)
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criterion (More specific in evaluation contexts; a standard used for judging.)
Antónimos
guesswork (Making decisions without any guiding principles.)
Colocaciones
basic guideline
|rough guideline
|general guideline
Temas
thinking
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|education
|work
Ejemplos
- As a general guideline, you should save at least 10% of your income.
- These figures are only meant to serve as a guideline, not exact targets.
- Use the chart as a guideline when choosing your portion sizes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We have a guideline for how much money to spend.
- The table is just a guideline.
- Use this list as a guideline for your work.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
guideline
AFI
GB/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/
US/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/
Sílabas y acento
guideline (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (guideline)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: guideline
- Plural: guidelines
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
as a guideline
1/ˈæz ə ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/
fixed phrase
used to indicate an approximate rule
Used to say that something is a general rule or example, not exact.
Ejemplos
- As a guideline, allow 20 minutes for the sauce to cook.
- Use this measurement as a guideline, not an exact amount.
follow the guidelines
1/fˈɑloʊ ðə ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪnz/
fixed phrase
act according to given rules or advice
To do what the rules or advice say you should do.
Ejemplos
- All staff must follow the guidelines to ensure safety.
- Please follow the guidelines when filling out the form.