GUIDELINE

guidepost, guideline, rule of thumb

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

guideline

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

guideline (plural guidelines)

A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

A plan or explanation to guide one in setting standards or determining a course of action.

A light line, used in lettering, to help align the text.

Synonyms

• (non-specific rule): rule of thumb

• (plan or explanation): rule of thumb

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

7 April 2025

SUPERFETATION

(noun) fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun; results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time; “superfetation is normal in some animal species”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.

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