English dictionary
signal
/'s/I/gn/-/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Noticeable; distinguished from what is ordinary; eminent; remarkable; memorable; as, a <i>signal</i> exploit; a <i>signal</i> service; a <i>signal</i> act of benevolence.
Source: webster1913
noun
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any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
ExamplesSignals from the boat suddenly stopped.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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any incitement to action
ExamplesHe awaited the signal to start.
The victory was a signal for wild celebration.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes
Source: WordNet 3.0
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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.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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notably out of the ordinary
ExamplesThe year saw one signal triumph for the Labour party.
Source: WordNet 3.0
verb
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communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
ExamplesThe diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu.
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be a signal for or a symptom of
ExamplesThe economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To communicate by signals; as, to <i>signal</i> orders.
Source: webster1913