signalize

[ sig-nl-ahyz ]
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verb (used with object),sig·nal·ized, sig·nal·iz·ing.
  1. to make notable or conspicuous.

  2. to point out or indicate particularly.

  1. to equip (a particular traffic crossing or an entire transportation route) with traffic signals.

Origin of signalize

1
First recorded in 1645–55; signal + -ize
  • Also especially British, sig·nal·ise .

Other words from signalize

  • sig·nal·i·za·tion, noun
  • un·sig·nal·ized, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for signalize

signalize

signalise

/ (ˈsɪɡnəˌlaɪz) /


verb(tr)
  1. to make noteworthy or conspicuous

  2. to point out carefully

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