English noun: guidepost | |||
1. | guidepost (cognition) a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior | ||
Synonyms | guideline, rule of thumb | ||
Broader (hypernym) | regulation, rule | ||
2. | guidepost (communication) a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way | ||
Synonyms | signpost | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sign | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | fingerboard, fingerpost | ||