signpost

American  

[sahyn-pohst] / ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst /

noun

1. a post bearing a sign that gives information or guidance.

2. any immediately perceptible indication, obvious clue, etc.

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verb (used with object)

1. to provide (a place, route, etc.) with signposts.

signpost British  

/ ˈsaɪnˌpəʊst /

noun

1. a post bearing a sign that shows the way, as at a roadside

2. something that serves as a clue or indication; sign

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verb

1. to mark with signposts

2. to indicate direction towards

   the camp site is signposted from the road

Etymology

Origin of signpost

First recorded in 1610–20; sign + post ¹

Example Sentences

It is now better signposted too, with the letters "aw" inscribed on each way-marker as a nod to the man who thought of it first.

From BBC

On the side of a dirt road near Felix's farm, a large signpost warned ominously: "Foot-and-mouth disease control area".

From Barron's

Instead of making an argument, an algorithm will narrate its own process, relying on clunky signposts like “this article will explore” or “moreover” and “furthermore.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The next signpost will be the meeting in China in late March.

From Barron's

"We will, of course, consider the feedback raised and explore how the route can be more clearly advertised and signposted to further increase awareness and confidence. "

From BBC

Related Words

• catalog
• clue
• directory
• guidebook
• handbook
• key
• manual