B2 verb Neutral

guideline

/ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

A guideline is a non-mandatory set of rules or instructions designed to provide direction and maintain consistency in a specific activity. It serves as a helpful framework or suggestion for how something should be done without the strict legal enforcement of a law.

Beispiele

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1

When decorating your home, use these color charts as a general guideline.

Use these color charts as a basic recommendation when you decorate your house.

2

The federal agency issued strict guidelines regarding the safety of new medical devices.

The government department published firm instructions about the safety of new medical equipment.

3

Here's a quick guideline: don't spend more than you earn.

Here is a simple piece of advice: do not spend more money than you make.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
guideline
Verb
guide
Adjektiv
guiding
Verwandt
guidance
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Guide' drawing a 'Line' on the ground to show you exactly where it is safe to walk.

Schnelles Quiz

The health department has issued new ___ on how to prevent the spread of the flu.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: guidelines

Beispiele

1

When decorating your home, use these color charts as a general guideline.

everyday

Use these color charts as a basic recommendation when you decorate your house.

2

The federal agency issued strict guidelines regarding the safety of new medical devices.

formal

The government department published firm instructions about the safety of new medical equipment.

3

Here's a quick guideline: don't spend more than you earn.

informal

Here is a simple piece of advice: do not spend more money than you make.

4

Students must follow the ethical guidelines provided by the university during their research.

academic

Students are required to adhere to the moral principles set by the college while conducting studies.

5

The company’s branding guideline ensures that the logo is used correctly across all platforms.

business

The corporate instruction set guarantees the logo is applied properly on all media.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
guideline
Verb
guide
Adjektiv
guiding
Verwandt
guidance

Häufige Kollokationen

follow guidelines to act according to established rules
strict guidelines firm instructions that allow for little flexibility
safety guidelines rules designed to prevent accidents or injury
clinical guidelines recommendations for medical professionals to treat patients
issue guidelines to officially publish or announce a set of rules

Häufige Phrasen

within the guidelines

acting inside the limits of the established rules

draw up guidelines

to draft or prepare a set of instructions

broad guidelines

general principles that are not very specific

Wird oft verwechselt mit

guideline vs Rule

A rule is usually a mandatory requirement with consequences for breaking it, while a guideline is more of a recommendation or a path to follow.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is most frequently used in its plural form, 'guidelines,' because it usually refers to a collection of several instructions rather than just one.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'guideline' as a verb, but it is almost exclusively a noun. Instead of saying 'they guidelined us,' use 'they provided guidelines' or 'they guided us.'

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Guide' drawing a 'Line' on the ground to show you exactly where it is safe to walk.

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Wortherkunft

First appearing in the mid-18th century, it is a compound of 'guide' (to lead) and 'line' (a boundary or path).

Grammatikmuster

Commonly used as a countable noun. Often followed by the preposition 'for' or 'on'. Frequently used in the plural form 'guidelines'.
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Kultureller Kontext

In international business, 'guidelines' are often preferred over 'rules' to allow for local cultural adaptations while maintaining a global standard.

Schnelles Quiz

The health department has issued new ___ on how to prevent the spread of the flu.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: guidelines

Verwandte Redewendungen

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