guidepost: Meaning and Definition of
guide•post
Pronunciation: (gīd'pōst"), [key]
— n.
- a post, usually mounted on the roadside or at the intersection of two or more roads, bearing a sign for the guidance of travelers.
- anything serving as a guide; guideline.
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