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signal

[ sig-nl ]

noun

  1. 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:

  2. anything agreed upon or understood as the occasion for concerted action.
  3. an act, event, or the like that causes or incites some action:

    The unjust execution was the signal for revolt.

  4. a token; indication.

    Synonyms:

  5. Electronics. an electrical quantity or effect, as current, voltage, or electromagnetic waves, that can be varied in such a way as to convey information.
  6. Cards. a play that reveals to one's partner a wish that they continue or discontinue the suit led.


adjective

  1. serving as a token or indication; used in communiating an intention, warning, or command:

    a signal flag.

  2. unusual; notable; outstanding:

    a signal exploit.

    Synonyms: , , ,

verb (used with object)

signaled, signaling or (especially British) signalled, signalling.
  1. to make a token or indication to.
  2. to communicate or make known by a token or indication.

verb (used without object)

signaled, signaling or (especially British) signalled, signalling.
  1. to make communication by something that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like.

signal

/ ˈɪɡə /

noun

  1. any sign, gesture, token, etc, that serves to communicate information
  2. anything that acts as an incitement to action

    the rise in prices was a signal for rebellion

    1. a variable parameter, such as a current or electromagnetic wave, by which information is conveyed through an electronic circuit, communications system, etc
    2. the information so conveyed
    3. ( as modifier )

      signal strength

      a signal generator

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. distinguished or conspicuous
  2. used to give or act as a signal
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to communicate (a message, etc) to (a person)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

signal

/ ĭə /

  1. 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.
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԲ, noun
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Other yvlog 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
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of signal1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English noun from Old French seignal, signal, from Medieval Latin , Late Latin, noun use of neuter of “of a sign”; sign, -al 2, -al 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of signal1

C16: from Old French seignal, from Medieval Latin , from Latin signum sign
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Though the justices dismissed his case then, their opinion signaled an embrace of Griffin's argument.

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Syria's new leader has repeatedly signalled that he was not looking for confrontation with Israel.

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Satellites in orbit communicate down to ground stations using radio signals regulated by the Federal Communication Commission.

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It collided with a signal pole on the southeast corner of the intersection, where the 22-year-old was found unresponsive, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

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The military said the vehicles were "advancing suspiciously" towards its troops without headlights or emergency signals.

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