guidepost

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior
  2. noun a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way

Etymology

From guide + post.

In classic literature

Synonyms

guideline, rule of thumb

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