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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

/ ˈɡɪˌəʊ /

noun

  1. a sign on a post by a road indicating directions

  2. a principle or guideline

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of guidepost1

First recorded in 1755–65; guide + post 1
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Fishkin draws on the deliberative aspects of Madison’s design, along with the Athenian model of democracy — which involved multiple deliberative bodies fulfilling different functions — as inspirational guideposts.

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While the document does not represent a final decision, it will serve as a guidepost for Trump’s 2026 budget, which must then be approved by Congress.

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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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