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[ noun ] a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior

Used in print

(E. Gellhorn, "Prolegomena to a theory of the emotions"...)

An important observation of Pavlov served as a guide_post to achieve such a reversibility by physiological means .

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rule

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[ noun ] a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way

Synonyms

signpost

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sign fingerpost signpost

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