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guidepost

[ gahyd-pohst ]

noun

  1. a post, usually mounted on the roadside or at the intersection of two or more roads, bearing a sign for the guidance of travelers.
  2. anything serving as a guide; guideline.


guidepost

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noun

  1. a sign on a post by a road indicating directions
  2. a principle or guideline
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Origin of guidepost1

First recorded in 1755–65; guide + post 1
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It’s a guidepost for federal judges hearing challenges to agency rulemakings — whether by promulgating new rules or trying to overturn old ones.

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And one guidepost was a determination to be a straight shooter with clients.

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Just as Moore’s Law helped chip designers predict and plan for the future, its generalizations provide guideposts that can help us ensure that the energy transition proceeds not just quickly but also smoothly and profitably.

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