Richtlinie Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Richtlinie" is used as noun with the meaning of "guideline", "directive" or "policy".

Essential properties of "Richtlinie"

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It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

Definition: "Standard or set of instructions that establish the correct way to perform an activity or procedure."
Translation(s): guideline, directive, policy, instruction
Synonym(s): Leitlinie, Vorgabe, Direktive
Related word(s): Vorschrift, Anweisung, Regelung

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Die Richtlinie für Datenschutz muss von allen Mitarbeitern befolgt werden.The data protection guideline must be followed by all employees.
Unsere Firma hat neue Richtlinien für die Arbeit im Homeoffice eingeführt.Our company has introduced new guidelines for working from home.
Die EU-Richtlinie zur Reduzierung von Plastikmüll trat letztes Jahr in Kraft.The EU directive on reducing plastic waste came into force last year.

Definition: "Official document that establishes general rules or principles in a specific area."
Translation(s): directive, guideline, policy, regulation
Synonym(s): Verordnung, Erlass, Weisung
Related word(s): Gesetz, Verordnung, Regelwerk

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Die neue Richtlinie des Ministeriums betrifft alle öffentlichen Einrichtungen.The ministry's new directive affects all public institutions.
Die Richtlinie zur Energieeffizienz wurde vom Parlament verabschiedet.The directive on energy efficiency was adopted by parliament.
Gemäß der aktuellen Richtlinie müssen alle Produkte entsprechend gekennzeichnet werden.According to the current guideline, all products must be labeled accordingly.