Signal: meaning, definitions and examples
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signal
[ หsษชษกnษl ]
communication
A gesture, action, or sound used to convey information or instructions.
Synonyms
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.
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.
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:
๐ต๐น sinal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Signal
๐ฎ๐ฉ sinyal
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะณะฝะฐะป
๐ต๐ฑ sygnaล
๐ฏ๐ต ไฟกๅท (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท signal
๐ช๐ธ seรฑal
๐น๐ท sinyal
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํธ (์ ํธ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุดุงุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ signรกl
๐ธ๐ฐ signรกl
๐จ๐ณ ไฟกๅท (xรฌnhร o)
๐ธ๐ฎ signal
๐ฎ๐ธ merki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะณะฝะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ siqnal
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.