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signposting

signposting

3.6
Signs and markers that show directions in places like roads and buildings
  • noun
  • /ˈsaɪnˌpoʊstɪŋ/
translation icon : señalización
  • In spite of this apparent enthusiasm for the service, however, only a minority acted upon the signposting advice offered (the proportion was higher for those referred to their GP for raised blood pressure).

Examples

  • Good signposting at the airport helped travelers navigate to their gates without confusion.

  • Customers acted upon the signposting offered.

    Academic text (2010)

  • I do care about having the right signposting, so when the time comes to microwave the hamster, I'm not wandering around stuck for days.

    Blog text (22)

  • The lack of signposting to services resulted in some patients not obtaining help from allied health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, or speech and language therapists, even though carers felt this would have been beneficial.

    Academic text (2010)

  • The clear signposting along the hiking trail made it easy for us to find our way.

  • Effective signposting in the museum led visitors from one exhibit to the next smoothly.

Synonyms

signage
vssignposting
19 3.9

A set of signs that give information or directions in public places

is limited to signs used to give directions or information in places
wayfinding
vssignposting
  • Specialized
1 4.5

Helping people find their way in a place using signs and maps

focuses on the physical system or use of signs and markers for directions

Antonyms

chaos
438 3.1

A situation with no order where people are confused and cannot act normally

disorganization
  • US
7 3.8

A lack of order or system that makes things untidy

How Informative

wayfinding
  • Specialized
6.1
signposting
3.6
signage
19 3.9

Surface Forms

signposting singular
signpostings plural

Morphology

signposting = signpost (transparent) = sign + post + ing

The noun is a regular -ing nominalization of the verb 'signpost', and its meaning (system/use of signs) is directly derived from that verb.

Etymology

Signposting comes from the parts sign ('mark') and post ('pole' or 'marker'), like a signpost standing by a road. So signposting means the system of signs that show directions or information in places such as roads, buildings, or parks.