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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

  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 51Թ 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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51Թ 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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of signal1

C16: from Old French seignal, from Medieval Latin , from Latin signum sign
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Declan Rice captured the mood and flagged up the danger signals in his final message as Arsenal gathered in a huddle before they faced the formidable challenge of Paris St-Germain.

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To Young, owning one signals the steadfast dedication that defines the club, as well as a deep respect for the legacy of these cars.

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Studies show that when women signal ambition, assertiveness, or dominance, it can result in workplace penalties.

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Baby faced Jaguars general manager James Gladstone is just 34, the second-youngest to ever hold the position with an NFL team, and he has signalled his intentions to be aggressive from the very start.

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Moscow had used its announcement of a 30-hour pause in the fighting to send a signal to the White House: that in this war Russia is the peacemaker and Kyiv the aggressor.

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