Meaning & use
signpost
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A sign at a road junction or path showing directions and distances to various places.
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A weathered signpost at the fork pointed travelers toward the coastal village.
The old signpost had faded so much that no one could read the town names anymore.
A note on using this word
Also used as a verb meaning to indicate or make clear the way forward, as in "the report signposts key areas for reform."
Words with a similar meaning
markerdirection sign
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To indicate or make clear, especially the direction or structure of something.
The introduction signposts the three main arguments the essay will make.
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