guideline
/ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn/Definitions
1. noun
a principle or rule used as a basis for making decisions or taking actions, especially in a particular profession or activity
“The doctor followed a strict guideline for administering the medication.”
2. verb
to provide or follow a guideline
“The company will guide its employees through the new policy.”
3. noun
a line or edge that marks the boundary or edge of something
“The guideline of the new road separated the old neighborhood from the new development.”