signal (Meaning)
signal (n)
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
any incitement to action
an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes
signal (v)
communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
be a signal for or a symptom of
signal (s)
notably out of the ordinary
signal (n.)
A sign made for the purpose of giving notice to a person of some occurence, command, or danger; also, a sign, event, or watchword, which has been agreed upon as the occasion of concerted action.
A token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign.
signal (a.)
Noticeable; distinguished from what is ordinary; eminent; remarkable; memorable; as, a signal exploit; a signal service; a signal act of benevolence.
Of or pertaining to signals, or the use of signals in conveying information; as, a signal flag or officer.
signal (v. t.)
To communicate by signals; as, to signal orders.
To notify by a signals; to make a signal or signals to; as, to signal a fleet to anchor.
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any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message, any incitement to action, an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation r
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minor, unimportant, average, average, insignificant, insignificant, unimportant, inferior, inferior,minor
The dashboard signal flashed erratically, indicating a system malfunction.
The train conductor gave the signal to depart, and the locomotive lurched into motion.
The traffic lights emitted a green signal, signaling it was safe to proceed.
The pilot beacon sent out a distress signal, alerting rescuers to their location.
