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sig·nal
[sig-nl] noun, adjective, verb, sig·naled, sig·nal·ing or ( especially British ) sig·nalled, sig·nal·ling. 
nl noun
1.
anything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like, as a light, a gesture, an act, etc.: a traffic signal; a signal to leave.
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.
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.
adjective
7.
serving as a signal; used in signaling: a signal flag.
8.
unusual; notable; outstanding: a signal exploit.
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verb (used with object)
9.
to make a signal to.
10.
to communicate or make known by a signal.
verb (used without object)
11.
to make communication by a signal or signals.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English (noun) < Medieval Latin signāle, Late Latin, noun use of neuter of signālis of a sign. See sign, -al2, -al1
1350–1400; Middle English (noun) < Medieval Latin signāle, Late Latin, noun use of neuter of signālis of a sign. See sign, -al2, -al1
Related forms
sig·nal·er; especially British, sig·nal·ler, noun
pre·sig·nal, noun, verb (used with object), pre·sig·naled, pre·sig·nal·ing or ( especially British ) pre·sig·nalled, pre·sig·nal·ing.
re·sig·nal, verb, re·sig·naled, re·sig·nal·ing or ( especially British ) re·sig·nalled, re·sig·nal·ling.
un·sig·naled, adjective
un·sig·nalled, adjective
Synonyms
1, 4. sign. 8. unique, exceptional, remarkable, striking.
1, 4. sign. 8. unique, exceptional, remarkable, striking.
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signal (ˈsɪɡnəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 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 |
| 3. | a. a variable parameter, such as a current or electromagnetic wave, by which information is conveyed through an electronic circuit, communications system, etc |
| b. the information so conveyed | |
| c. (as modifier): signal strength; a signal generator | |
| —adj | |
| 4. | distinguished or conspicuous |
| 5. | used to give or act as a signal |
| —vb , -nals, -nalling, -nalled, -nals, -naling, -naled | |
| 6. | to communicate (a message, etc) to (a person) |
| [C16: from Old French seignal, from Medieval Latin signāle, from Latin signum | |
| 'signaller | |
| —n | |
| 'signaler | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
signal
late 14c., from O.Fr. signal, from M.L. signale "a signal," from L.L. signalis (adj.) "used as a signal, pertaining to a sign," from L. signum "signal, sign." The verb is first recorded 1805, from the noun; earlier verb was signalize (1650s).
signal
"remarkable, striking, notable" 1641, from Fr. signalé, pp. of signaler "to distinguish" (see signal (n.)).
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Science Dictionary
| signal (sĭg'nəl) Pronunciation Key
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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Computing Dictionary
SIGNAL definition
languageA synchronous language by Le Guernic et al of INRIA.
["SIGNAL - A Data Flow-Oriented Language for Signal Processing," P. le Guernic, IEEE Trans Acoustics Speech & Signal Proc, ASSP-34(2):362-1986-04-374].
(1996-12-10)
signal definition
operating systemA predefined message sent between two Unix processes or from the kernel to a process. Signals communicate the occurrence of unexpected external events such as the forced termination of a process by the user. Each signal has a unique number associated with it and each process has a signal handler set for each signal. Signals can be sent using the kill system call.
(1996-12-10)
Example sentences
The duration of melatonin secretion is the signal for the duration of the night.
However, scientists found that getting a clear signal wasn't merely a matter of listening in on one electrode.
It was viewed as a signal that the pace of recovery may be slowing.
The birds attract mates by the color intensity of their feathers-a signal of their desirability.
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