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sig·nal
[sig-nl] noun, adjective, verb, -naled, -nal·ing or (especially British) -nalled, -nal·ling. 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.
EXPANDElectronics. an electrical quantity or effect, as current, voltage, or electromagnetic waves, that can be varied in such a way as to convey information.
6.
COLLAPSECards. a play that reveals to one's partner a wish that he or she continue or discontinue the suit led.
adjective
7.
serving as a signal; used in signaling: a signal flag.
8.
unusual; notable; outstanding: a signal exploit.
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Signalled
is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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), -naled, -nal·ing or (especially British) -nalled, -nal·ing.
re·sig·nal, verb -naled, -nal·ing or (especially British) -nalled, -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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Word Origin & History
signal
"remarkable, striking, notable" 1641, from Fr. signalé, pp. of signaler "to distinguish" (see signal (n.)).
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| 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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