sign·post
ˈsīn-ˌpōst 
1
: a post (as at the fork of a road) with signs on it to direct travelers
3
: sign, indication
Examples of signpost in a Sentence
Noun
The signpost says it is 10 miles to the city.
Verb
The road from here to London is well signposted.
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Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
In particular, the mass, radius and orbital period of the innermost detectable planet seems to be a big signpost as to whether a system hosts an Earth-size, temperate planet or not.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Armand Arton, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Sometimes simply listening to the colleague and signposting additional resources can make a huge difference.
—Jamie Wareham, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Bright red ribbons decorate the trees and signposts of northwest suburban Niles in anticipation of a funeral procession and service today to honor Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer, who was killed last week while battling a suspicious garage fire in the Austin neighborhood.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
In particular, the mass, radius and orbital period of the innermost detectable planet seems to be a big signpost as to whether a system hosts an Earth-size, temperate planet or not.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Announced at the 2025 World Governments Summit, the initiative grants residency to an initial cohort of 20 sustainability leaders, signposting the United Arab Emirates's ambition to become a global leader in climate action.
—Armand Arton, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Sometimes simply listening to the colleague and signposting additional resources can make a huge difference.
—Jamie Wareham, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Signpost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signpost. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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