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broad guidelines

[brɔːd ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz]
noun phrase
diretrizes amplas
1. General or wide-ranging instructions or principles that provide direction without being overly specific or restrictive
The company provided broad guidelines for the project rather than detailed specifications.
A empresa forneceu diretrizes amplas para o projeto em vez de especificações detalhadas.
2. Flexible frameworks that allow for interpretation and adaptation within a general scope
Teachers work within broad guidelines set by the education ministry.
Os professores trabalham dentro de diretrizes amplas estabelecidas pelo ministério da educação.
Synonyms
general guidelinesloose guidelinesflexible frameworkbasic principlesoverall framework
Antonyms
strict guidelinesspecific instructionsdetailed specificationsrigid rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diretrizes amplas
Most common usage in business and institutional contexts
São Paulo
diretrizes gerais
Alternative used in corporate environment
Portugal
orientações gerais
Preferred in Portuguese Portuguese, slightly more formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone free rein
play it by ear
within bounds
ballpark figure
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