guidepost
[
gahyd
-pohst]
/ˈgaɪdˌpoʊst/
noun
1.
a
post
, usually mounted on the roadside or at the intersection of two or more roads, bearing a sign for the guidance of travelers.
2.
anything serving as a
guide
; guideline.
Origin
1755-65;
guide
+
post
1
Examples from the web for
guidepost
It is a helpful
guidepost
to those wanting provide their dairy cows fresh pasture for as long as their growing season permits.
Rather, an opinion is issued as a
guidepost
to licensees who wish to engage in safe nursing practice.
These three goals are the
guidepost
for all of our police reform efforts.
British Dictionary definitions for
guidepost
guidepost
/
ˈɡaɪdˌpəʊst
/
noun
1.
a sign on a post by a road indicating directions
2.
a principle or guideline
Word Origin and History for
guidepost
n.
also
guide-post
, 1761, from
guide
(v.) +
post
(n.1).