guidepost

guide·post

 (gīd′pōst′)

n.

1. A post with a sign giving directions for travelers, usually placed at a crossroad.

2. Something that serves as a guide or an example; a guideline.

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guidepost

(ˈɡaɪdˌpəʊst)

n

1. a sign on a post by a road indicating directions

2. a principle or guideline

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guide•post

(ˈgaɪdˌpoʊst)

n.

1. a post bearing a sign for the guidance of travelers, as at the intersection of two roads.

2. anything serving as a guide; guideline.

[1755–65]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	guidepost - a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior rule of thumb, guideline rule, regulation - a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation"
	2.	guidepost - a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way signpost sign - a public display of a message; "he posted signs in all the shop windows" fingerboard, fingerpost - a guidepost resembling a hand with a pointing index finger

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Translations

guidepost

[ˈgaɪdpəʊst] N → poste m indicador

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