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signpost

Syllabification: (sign·post)
Pronunciation: /ˈsīnˌpōst/

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Definition of signpost

noun

  • a sign giving information such as the direction and distance to a nearby town, typically found at a crossroads.
  • something that acts as guidance or a clue to an unclear or complicated issue:there are few unambiguous signposts for doctors facing ethical issues

verb

[with object]
  • provide (an area) with a signpost or signposts:most of the walks were well signposted
  • chiefly British indicate (a place or feature) with a signpost:Battle is clearly signposted off all the main roads

signpost in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of signpost in the British & World English dictionary
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