Signals: meaning, definitions and examples

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signals

 

[ หˆsษชษกnษ™lz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

communication

A gesture, action, or sound conveying 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 student.
  • The traffic lights provide signals for drivers.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

communication

To communicate or convey information by gestures, actions, or sounds.

Synonyms

gesture, indicate, motion

Examples of usage

  • He signaled for help by waving his arms.
  • She signaled her agreement with a nod.

Translations

Translations of the word "signals" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sinais

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ‡เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Signale

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sinyal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะณะฝะฐะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sygnaล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟกๅท (ใ—ใ‚“ใ”ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท signaux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seรฑales

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sinyaller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ํ˜ธ (์‹ ํ˜ธ๋“ค)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุดุงุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ signรกly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ signรกly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟกๅท (xรฌnhร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ signali

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ merki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะณะฝะฐะปะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ’แƒœแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ siqnallar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seรฑales

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,096, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.