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something usually in writing that shows or tells how something should be done
The government has issued new guidelines for following a healthy and balanced diet. Here are some basic guidelines for helping you choose a dishwasher.
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The initiative includes the production of a doc and a biopic about Brazilian environmental leader Chico Mendes and the development of a manual with guidelines for sustainable film and TV productions, Escarlate CEO Joana Henning told Variety.
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Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
This individualized approach is what makes the new guidelines so impactful.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
Under the old guidelines, breast cancer screening was standardized, with routine mammograms starting at age 50 for most women.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
Rahman notes that these rising rates called for a change in guidelines.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
Before weighing in on potentially divisive topics, savvy executives would do well to consider some essential guidelines around effective and responsible public engagement.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Organizations can foster greater transparency, trust and the ethical use of AI systems by documenting guidelines and best practices and prioritizing the integration of XAI into their AI development lifecycle.
—Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Read our community guidelines .
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Manage Wastewater Efficiently Wastewater disposal should be handled responsibly in line with the host country’s regulatory guidelines.
—Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
This individualized approach is what makes the new guidelines so impactful.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
Under the old guidelines, breast cancer screening was standardized, with routine mammograms starting at age 50 for most women.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
Rahman notes that these rising rates called for a change in guidelines.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
Before weighing in on potentially divisive topics, savvy executives would do well to consider some essential guidelines around effective and responsible public engagement.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Organizations can foster greater transparency, trust and the ethical use of AI systems by documenting guidelines and best practices and prioritizing the integration of XAI into their AI development lifecycle.
—Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Read our community guidelines .
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Manage Wastewater Efficiently Wastewater disposal should be handled responsibly in line with the host country’s regulatory guidelines.
—Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Guidelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidelines. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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