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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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World English Dictionary
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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Example sentences
We can see because neurons in our eyes take in visible light and relay electric signals to the brain.
Signals in the eeg that are of noncerebral origin are called artifacts.
By means of signals, defender encourages or discourages the continuation of the suit.
Signallers clarify their signals to indicate the biological origin of their actions.
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