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A guideline is a statement by which to determine a course of action. It aims to streamline particular processes according to a set routine or sound practice. They may be issued by and used by any organization (governmental or private) to make the actions of its employees or divisions more predictable, and presumably of higher quality. A guideline is similar to a rule, but are legally less binding as justified deviations are possible.

List of guidelines

Examples of guidelines are:

References

  1. "Guideline". dictionary.cambridge.org. Cambridge English Dictionary. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  2. "Scientific guidelines". European Medicines Agency. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
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