guidepost
1. a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior (Freq. 1) • Syn: guideline, rule of thumb • Hypernyms: rule, regulation 2. a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way • Syn: signpost • Derivationally related forms: signpost (for: signpost) • Hypernyms: sign • Hyponyms: fingerpost, fingerboard
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