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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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
These contrasting experiences act as powerful signposts: Peak moments often contain elements aligned with your core values, while valleys typically indicate where important values are being compromised.
—Jennifer Kamara, Forbes.com, 14 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
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
These contrasting experiences act as powerful signposts: Peak moments often contain elements aligned with your core values, while valleys typically indicate where important values are being compromised.
—Jennifer Kamara, Forbes.com, 14 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 24 Apr. 2025.
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