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signal
[ sig-nl ]
noun
- anything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like, such as a light, a gesture, an act, etc.: a signal to leave.
a traffic signal;
a signal to leave.
Synonyms:
- anything agreed upon or understood as the occasion for concerted action.
- an act, event, or the like that causes or incites some action:
The unjust execution was the signal for revolt.
- a token; indication.
Synonyms:
- Electronics. an electrical quantity or effect, as current, voltage, or electromagnetic waves, that can be varied in such a way as to convey information.
- Cards. a play that reveals to one's partner a wish that they continue or discontinue the suit led.
adjective
- serving as a token or indication; used in communiating an intention, warning, or command:
a signal flag.
- unusual; notable; outstanding:
a signal exploit.
Synonyms: , , ,
verb (used with object)
- to make a token or indication to.
- to communicate or make known by a token or indication.
verb (used without object)
- to make communication by something that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like.
signal
/ ˈɪɡə /
noun
- any sign, gesture, token, etc, that serves to communicate information
- anything that acts as an incitement to action
the rise in prices was a signal for rebellion
- a variable parameter, such as a current or electromagnetic wave, by which information is conveyed through an electronic circuit, communications system, etc
- the information so conveyed
- ( as modifier )
signal strength
a signal generator
adjective
- distinguished or conspicuous
- used to give or act as a signal
verb
- to communicate (a message, etc) to (a person)
signal
- A fluctuating quantity or impulse whose variations represent information. The amplitude or frequency of voltage, current, electric field strength, light, and sound can be varied as signals representing information.
Derived Forms
- ˈԲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·Բ· especially British ·Բ· noun
- ··Բ noun verb (used with object) presignaled presignaling or (especially British) presignalled presignaling
- ··Բ verb resignaled resignaling or (especially British) resignalled resignalling
- ܲ··Բ adjective
- ܲ··Բ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of signal1
Example Sentences
Earlier this week, Putin signalled for the first time since the early stages of the war that he was open to talks with Zelensky.
When a massive storm knocked out power and sent the world outside into a flickering haze of uncertainty — no streetlights, no signal, no safety net — James was there.
Earlier this week, she signaled the UK could lower tariffs on US car imports from their current 10% to 2.5% as part of a wider deal.
As the last player still left at the club, Vardy is also the remaining link to Leicester's title-winning squad and his departure will signal a new era.
The cuts would affect parking enforcement, traffic signal updates, goals to improve traffic safety and support for major rail and bus lane projects ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
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