What does signal mean?
Definitions for signal
ˈsɪg nlsig·nal
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word signal.
Princeton's WordNet
signal, signaling, signnoun
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
"signals from the boat suddenly stopped"
signalnoun
any incitement to action
"he awaited the signal to start"; "the victory was a signal for wild celebration"
signaladjective
an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes
signalverb
notably out of the ordinary
"the year saw one signal triumph for the Labour party"
sign, signal, signalize, signaliseverb
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"
bespeak, betoken, indicate, point, signalverb
be a signal for or a symptom of
"These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"
GCIDE
Signalnoun
Hence: (Electronics) A measureable electrical quantity, such as voltage or current, that conveys information by varying in magnitude over time; as, the signals from the strongest commercial radio stations can be received over hundreds of miles.
Signalnoun
A token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign; anything taken as evidence of some process.
Wiktionary
signalnoun
An indication given to another person.
signalnoun
An on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person.
signalnoun
(of a radio, TV, telephone, internet, etc) An electrical or electromagnetic action, normally a voltage that is a function of time that conveys the information of the radio or TV program or of communication with another party.
I cannot get a signal.
signalnoun
Useful information.
signalnoun
A simple interprocess communication used to notify a process or thread of an occurrence.
signalverb
To indicate.
signaladjective
Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.
Etymology: From segnal, seignal or signale, noun use of the neuter of signalis, from signum.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Signaladjective
Eminent; memorable; remarkable.
Etymology: signal, French.
He was esteemed more by the parliament, for the signal acts of cruelty committed upon the Irish. Edward Hyde.
The Thames frozen twice in one year, so as men to walk on it, is a very signal accident. Jonathan Swift.
SIGNALnoun
Notice given by a sign; a sign that gives notice.
Etymology: signal, French; sennale, Spanish.
The weary sun hath made a golden set,
And, by the bright track of his firy car,
Gives signal of a goodly day to-morrow. William Shakespeare, R. III.Scarce the dawning day began to spring,
As at a signal giv’n, the streets with clamours ring. Dryden.
Webster Dictionary
Signalnoun
a sign made for the purpose of giving notice to a person of some occurence, command, or danger; also, a sign, event, or watchword, which has been agreed upon as the occasion of concerted action
Signalnoun
a token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign
Signaladjective
noticeable; distinguished from what is ordinary; eminent; remarkable; memorable; as, a signal exploit; a signal service; a signal act of benevolence
Signaladjective
of or pertaining to signals, or the use of signals in conveying information; as, a signal flag or officer
Signalverb
to communicate by signals; as, to signal orders
Signalverb
to notify by a signals; to make a signal or signals to; as, to signal a fleet to anchor
Etymology: [F., fr. LL. signale, fr. L. signum. See Sign, n.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Signal
sig′nal, n. a sign for giving notice, generally at a distance: token: the notice given: any initial impulse.—v.t. and v.i. to make signals to: to convey by signals:—pr.p. sig′nalling; pa.t. and pa.p. sig′nalled.—adj. having a sign: remarkable: notable: eminent.—ns. Sig′nal-book, a book containing a system of signals; Sig′nal-box, -cab′in, &c., a small house in which railway-signals are worked: the alarm-box of a police or fire-alarm system; Sig′nal-code, a code or system of arbitrary signals, esp. at sea, by flags or lights; Sig′nal-fire, a fire used for a signal; Sig′nal-flag, a flag used in signalling, its colour, shape, markings, and combinations indicating various significations; Sig′nal-gun, a gun fired as a signal.—v.t. Sig′nalise, to make signal or eminent: to signal.—ns. Sig′nal-lamp, a lamp by which signals are made by glasses or slides of different colours, &c.; Sig′nalling, the means of transmitting intelligence to a greater or less distance by the agency of sight or hearing.—adv. Sig′nally.—ns. Sig′nalman, one who makes signals and who interprets those made; Sig′nalment, the act of communicating by signals: description by means of marks; Sig′nal-post, a pole on which movable flags, arms, lights, are displayed as signals; Sig′nal-ser′vice, the department in the army occupied with signalling. [Fr.,—L. signalis, signum.]
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
signal
1. As applied to electronics, any transmitted electrical impulse. 2. Operationally, a type of message, the text of which consists of one or more letters, words, characters, signal flags, visual displays, or special sounds with prearranged meaning, and which is conveyed or transmitted by visual, acoustical, or electrical means.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
signal
Any sign made for marching, fighting, etc. Signals are likewise given by the drum, bugle, and trumpet, during the exercise of a battalion. See Signal Service.
Editors Contribution
signal
A sequence of digital values with coded information.
The signals between computer, networks and servers have a signal which communicate at superluminal speed.
Submitted by MaryC on April 5, 2020
signal
To communicate data or information through a telecommunications system or satellite system.
The signals from the telecommunications system and satellite systems were very efficient and communicationg at superluminal speed.
Submitted by MaryC on April 5, 2020
signal
To communicate data or information.
The radio and TV signals are excellent and are mostly digital in most countries in 2020
Submitted by MaryC on January 19, 2020
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Anagrams for signal »
algins
aligns
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of signal in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of signal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of signal in a Sentence
The market is no longer cheap, i'm not worried about a selloff of 20 percent, but I keep waiting for a clear signal that the economy is really accelerating. Until I get that, I have to temper my enthusiasm.
This whole time they've pretended that they basically don't care about the criticism, but this is a signal they have taken that to heart and they're trying to rebut that perception.
We don't have any political signal from the UNFCCC (UN Framework Convention on Climate Change) on the credits, if there had been a decision it is likely the outcome would have been followed by ICAO.
We can not be defeated. We must move forward together. When we do that, we can not be defeated. Floyds death while in custody of Minnesota police officers has sparked fiery protests in every state of the country for over a week, including the past 7 days in Detroit. Gretchen Whitmer lifted her states stay-at-home order this week and moved most of her state into Phase 4 of reopening. While Michiganders are no longer required to stay home, we must all continue to be smart and practice social distancing, and encourage those who meet the criteria to get tested for COVID-19, Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement. Gretchen Whitmer, considered a possible Democratic pick for vice president in 2020, on Monday called President Trumps response to protests and rioting deeply disturbing and a clear signal that this administration is determined to sow the seeds of hatred and division. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The presidents dangerous comments should be gravely concerning to all Americans, because they send a clear signal that this administration is determined to sow the seeds of hatred and division, which I fear will only lead to more violence and destruction.
(Oil) exporters often have very unbalanced economies and rely heavily on their commodities... Eventually, if oil prices signal that OPEC is losing pricing power and facing obsolescence, these regions don't have any diversification.
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Translations for signal
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- إشارةArabic
- সংকেতBengali
- senyalCatalan, Valencian
- signál, znameníCzech
- signalDanish
- Signal, signalisierenGerman
- σήμαGreek
- signaloEsperanto
- señalar, señalSpanish
- signaalEstonian
- signaaliFinnish
- signaler, signalFrench
- sinalGalician
- אות, סיגנלHebrew
- jelHungarian
- ազդանշանArmenian
- segnaleItalian
- 信号Japanese
- 신호Korean
- signalas, signalizuotiLithuanian
- rotaMāori
- signalNorwegian
- sein, signaalDutch
- signalNorwegian Nynorsk
- sygnałPolish
- sinalPortuguese
- semnal, semnalizator, semnal indicatorRomanian
- сигнализировать, сигналRussian
- signalSwedish
- sinyalTurkish
- tín hiệuVietnamese
- 信號Chinese
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