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milepost

American  
[mahyl-pohst] / ˈmaɪlˌpoʊst /

noun

  1. any of a series of posts post set up to mark distance by miles, as along a highway, or an individual post showing the distance to or from a place.

  2. a notable point or significant event in the progress or development of something; milestone.

milepost British  
/ ˈmaɪlˌpəʊst /

noun

  1. horse racing a marking post on a racecourse a mile before the finishing line

  2. Also called (esp Brit): milestone.  a signpost that shows the distance in miles to or from a place

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Etymology

Origin of milepost

An Americanism dating back to 1760–70; mile + post 1

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