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Milepost

Noun

A milepost refers to a physical marker that indicates the distance in miles from a specific starting point along a road, highway, or railway.

Example sentences:

• The milepost at the entrance of the town signifies the start of the scenic highway.
• According to the milepost, we are about 10 miles away from the city.

Verb

When used as a verb, milepost means to mark or measure the distance using mileposts.

Example sentences:

• The highway department needs to milepost this new road as soon as possible.
• It is essential to milepost the trail for hikers to know the distance they have covered.

Adjective

As an adjective, milepost can describe something that is indicative of a significant point in a journey or progression.

Example sentence:

• Completing her master's degree was a milepost achievement in her academic career.