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sig⋅nal⋅ize

[sig-nl-ahyz]
–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz⋅ing.
1. to make notable or conspicuous.
2. to point out or indicate particularly.
3. to equip (a particular traffic crossing or an entire transportation route) with traffic signals.
Also, especially British, sig⋅nal⋅ise.


Origin:
1645–55; signal + -ize


sig⋅nal⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun
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signalise

verb
1. provide with traffic signals; "signalize a busy intersection" [syn: signalize
2. communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu" [syn: sign
3. point out carefully and clearly [syn: signalize
4. make conspicuous or noteworthy [syn: signalize
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