signpost

[ sahyn-pohst ]
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noun
  1. a post bearing a sign that gives information or guidance.

  2. any immediately perceptible indication, obvious clue, etc.

verb (used with object)
  1. to provide (a place, route, etc.) with signposts.

Origin of signpost

1
First recorded in 1610–20; sign + post1

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British Dictionary definitions for signpost

signpost

/ (ˈsaɪnˌpəʊst) /


noun
  1. a post bearing a sign that shows the way, as at a roadside

  2. something that serves as a clue or indication; sign

verb(tr; usually passive)
  1. to mark with signposts

  2. to indicate direction towards: the camp site is signposted from the road

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