Guidepost

//ˈɡaɪdˌpoʊst// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A signpost.
  2. 2
    a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior wordnet
  3. 3
    Anything that provides guidance; a guideline. broadly
  4. 4
    a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way wordnet

Etymology

From guide + post.

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