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Rules vs Guideline - What's the difference?

rules | guideline |

As nouns the difference between rules and guideline

is that rules is while guideline is a non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

As a verb rules

is (rule).

rules

English

Noun

(head)

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (rule)

    • Anagrams

    * * ----

    guideline

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
    • He considered the Ten Commandments more a guideline than a requirement.
  • 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