Signal: meaning, definitions and examples

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signal

 

[ หˆsษชษกnษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

communication

A gesture, action, or sound used to convey information or instructions.

Synonyms

cue, indication, sign

Examples of usage

  • He gave a signal to start the race.
  • She used hand signals to communicate with the deaf person.
  • The traffic lights provide signals for drivers.
Context #2 | Noun

electronics

An electrical impulse or wave transmitted along a wire or cable.

Synonyms

broadcast, telecommunication, transmission

Examples of usage

  • The amplifier boosts the strength of the signal.
  • The satellite dish receives signals from space.
  • The radio waves carry the signal to the receiver.
Context #3 | Verb

communication

To send a message or information through gestures, actions, or sounds.

Synonyms

communicate, gesture, indicate

Examples of usage

  • He signaled for help by waving his arms.
  • The referee signaled a foul by blowing the whistle.
  • She signaled her agreement with a nod.

Translations

Translations of the word "signal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sinal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ‡เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Signal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sinyal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะณะฝะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sygnaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟกๅท (ใ—ใ‚“ใ”ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท signal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seรฑal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sinyal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ํ˜ธ (์‹ ํ˜ธ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุดุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ signรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ signรกl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟกๅท (xรฌnhร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ signal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ merki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะณะฝะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ’แƒœแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ siqnal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seรฑal

Etymology

The word 'signal' originated from the Latin word 'signum', meaning a sign or token. In ancient times, signals were used in various forms such as smoke signals, drum beats, and flags to communicate messages over long distances. With the advancement of technology, signals are now commonly used in telecommunications and electronics to transmit information quickly and efficiently.

See also: cosigner, ensign, sign, signage, signatory, signature, signer, significant, signify, signing, signs.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,586, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.