signpost

noun
UK: /ˈsaɪnpəʊst/
US: /ˈsaɪnpoʊst/

  1. A sign giving directions or information to travelers.

    1. The signpost points to the village.
    2. The old signpost, weathered and worn, still managed to guide hikers through the dense forest, acting as a reliable landmark.

  2. A thing that indicates the direction something is heading.

    1. This increase is a signpost of future growth.
    2. Falling enrollment numbers served as a crucial signpost indicating the need for significant changes within the university's academic programs.

Synonyms

guidepost sign marker indication
signpost transitive-verb

  1. To provide a clear indication or direction.

    1. The data signposts a positive trend.
    2. This research signposts important avenues for further investigation, highlighting areas that demand immediate attention from the scientific community.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "signpost" in English means: A sign giving directions or information to travelers., A thing that indicates the direction something is heading..

The phonetic transcription of "signpost" is /ˈsaɪnpəʊst/ in British English and /ˈsaɪnpoʊst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "signpost": guidepost, sign, marker, indication.

Example usage of "signpost": "The signpost points to the village.". More examples on the page.