Common description

Commonly the term Guideline denotes one or more rules that describe a process. E.g. in hospital quality management demands to treat certain illnesses according to a clinical guideline. The physician actions are guided along a predefined path. This helps the physician to avoid making errors.

Definitions

1. A guideline is a document which helps specify practical information on techniques to help you perform certain tasks. Source: www.processwave.net/Glossary/glossary.htm
2. A guideline is a written statement or policy statement that may be issued by any organizational entity for the purpose of providing future direction, clarification, or other necessary or useful information or direction as it relates to the particular work activity and process affected. Source: www.michigan.gov/mdcs/0,1607,7-147-6879_9325-18616--,00.html

Other meanings/ Redirections

1. SA-2 Guideline - NATO-Codename for a military guided missile.