Plural of guideline
regular plural
The plural of guideline is guidelines.
Forms of guideline
| Singular | guideline /ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | guidelines /ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪnz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Guidelines in a sentence
- In 2016, the CDC established guidelines for prescribing narcotics for chronic pain.2017 March 20, Nadia Kounang, “Prescriptions may hold clues to who gets hooked on opioids, study says”, in CNN, archived from the original...
- These guidelines should be followed in combination with those given last week.From the entry combination
- Under current guidelines, refined sugar must be at least five times purer than its raw counterpart.From the entry refined
- Everyone must follow safety guidelines whether you're an apprentice, journeyman, or even master electrician.From the entry journeyman
- Until the new guidelines come out, the old rules are still in effect.From the entry in effect
Meaning of guideline
- noun A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
- noun A plan or explanation to guide one in setting standards or determining a course of action.
- noun A light line, used in lettering, to help align the text.
Questions about the plural of guideline
- What is the plural of guideline?
- The plural of guideline is guidelines.
- Is guideline countable?
- Guideline is a countable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: guideline (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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