ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

guideline

gb/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/ us/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/
B1 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1500
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ 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.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: follow [a/the] guideline
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'guideline' with 'rule'. A rule is usually mandatory, while a guideline is often advisory but still important.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
recommendation (Less formal and can be more general, without the official or procedural tone of 'guideline'.) | instruction (More direct and commanding than 'guideline', which is often advisory.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
violation (Represents breaking a rule or guideline, the opposite of following it.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
safety guidelines |health guidelines |follow guidelines |set guidelines |government guidelines
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business |education |daily life |law |work
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਨਾਂਵ B2 entity
2

general decision-making principle

A general idea or rule that helps you decide what to do.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: use [something] as a guideline
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may think 'guideline' always refers to official documents; in fact, it can also mean informal principles used personally.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
principle (A broader or more abstract idea than a 'guideline', which is often more practical.) | criterion (More specific in evaluation contexts; a standard used for judging.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
guesswork (Making decisions without any guiding principles.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
basic guideline |rough guideline |general guideline
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
thinking |planning |core_vocabulary |education |work
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
guideline
IPA
GB/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/
US/ɡˈaɪdlˌaɪn/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
guideline (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (guideline)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
  • Base: guideline
  • Plural: guidelines
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
guidelines noun
Core family
guide verb A2 guidance noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
misguide verb misguided adjective
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • All staff must follow the guidelines to ensure safety.
  • Please follow the guidelines when filling out the form.

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