Signals: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
signals
[ หsษชษกnษlz ]
communication
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He gave a signal to start the race.
- She used hand signals to communicate with the deaf student.
- The traffic lights provide signals for drivers.
technology
An electric impulse or radio wave transmitted or received, for communication or control.
Synonyms
communication, message, transmission
Examples of usage
- The satellite sends signals to Earth.
- The phone receives signals from the network.
Translations
Translations of the word "signals" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sinais
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Signale
๐ฎ๐ฉ sinyal
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะณะฝะฐะปะธ
๐ต๐ฑ sygnaลy
๐ฏ๐ต ไฟกๅท (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท signaux
๐ช๐ธ seรฑales
๐น๐ท sinyaller
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํธ (์ ํธ๋ค)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุดุงุฑุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ signรกly
๐ธ๐ฐ signรกly
๐จ๐ณ ไฟกๅท (xรฌnhร o)
๐ธ๐ฎ signali
๐ฎ๐ธ merki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะณะฝะฐะปะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ siqnallar
๐ฒ๐ฝ seรฑales
Word origin
The word 'signal' originates from the Latin word 'signum', meaning a mark, token, or signal. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various forms of communication and indication. Signals have played a crucial role in human history, from ancient smoke signals to modern digital transmissions, facilitating communication and coordination.
See also: signaling.