Guideline
Guideline noun - A rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior.
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Synonyms for Guideline
Regulation is a synonym for guideline. In some cases you can use "Regulation" instead a noun "Guideline".
Nearby Word: guide
Regulation
Regulation noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Usage example: it's against community regulations to leave your trash on the curb for more than two days
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Synonyms for Regulation
Guideline is a synonym for regulation in rule topic. You can use "Guideline" instead a noun "Regulation".
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Related pairs
- principle and guideline
- principle and regulation
- order and guideline
- order and regulation
- direction and guideline
- direction and regulation
- management and guideline
- management and regulation
- guidance and guideline
- guidance and regulation
- decree and guideline
- decree and regulation
- measure and guideline
- measure and regulation
How words are described
| real | real guideline | real regulation |
| moral | moral guideline | moral regulation |
| official | official guideline | official regulation |
| administrative | administrative guideline | administrative regulation |
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