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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.Ģżan electrical quantity or effect, as current, voltage, or electromagnetic waves, that can be varied in such a way as to convey information.
Cards.Ģża 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
/ Ė²õÉŖÉ”²Ōɱō /
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.
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- signaler noun
- presignal noun
- resignal verb
- unsignaled adjective
- unsignalled adjective
- Ė²õ¾±²µ²Ō²¹±ō±ō±š°ł noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of signal1
Example Sentences
"It's a strong signal. It will show that France takes European security seriously."
Matt Navarra, a social media consultant, tells the BBC fans expect to see social signals of closeness such as mutual follows, birthday posts and supportive comments.
Whilst most UK security guards work in shops and other businesses, his data does also signal a rise in the sort of residential work carried out by private firms, he says.
When a demonstrator in a face mask tapped his pantsā pockets and signaled he didnāt have the cash for the flag, the vendor handed him a Mexico flag anyway.
There have been conflicting signals over how much progress has been made in this.
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