guideline

English Thesaurus

1. a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior (noun.cognition)

hypernym	:	regulation, rule,
definition	:	a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior (noun.cognition)

2. a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action (noun.cognition)

hypernym	:	plan, program, programme,
definition	:	a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished (noun.cognition)

hypernym	:	counsel, counseling, counselling, direction, guidance,
definition	:	something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action (noun.communication)

3. a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	line,
definition	:	a mark that is long relative to its width (noun.communication)