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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: sign
- 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: sign
- 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: striking, remarkable, exceptional, unique
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
/ ˈsɪɡnəl /
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
/ sĭg′nəl /
- 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
- ˈsignaller, noun
Other Words From
- sig·nal·er especially British sig·nal·ler noun
- pre·sig·nal noun verb (used with object) presignaled presignaling or (especially British) presignalled presignaling
- re·sig·nal verb resignaled resignaling or (especially British) resignalled resignalling
- un·sig·naled adjective
- un·sig·nalled adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of signal1
Example Sentences
Embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson turned to Democrats after a number of his colleagues signaled an unwillingness to tweak the debt ceiling or approve more spending.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk, an ally of Trumpov, posted his opposition to it and then the president-elect signalled he wanted his party to kill it, which is what happened.
Rail Delivery Group, which represents National Rail and train operators, said cancellations could be caused by weather, industrial action, trespass and track, train or signalling faults.
Republicans voting against the bill signaled their opposition to any long-term debt ceiling adjustments.
But that still left the question of interpreting the signal, which Dr Heller likens to finding a match for a fingerprint.
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