Definition of signal - Rhyme Finder

Definitions

Adjective Satellite

notably out of the ordinary; "the year saw one signal triumph for the Labour party"

Noun

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message; "signals from the boat suddenly stopped"

Noun

any incitement to action; "he awaited the signal to start"; "the victory was a signal for wild celebration"

Noun

an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes

Verb

communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu"

Verb

be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"

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Synonyms

bespeak betoken indicate point sign signaling signalise signalize

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More General Terms

communicate communication electrical energy electricity incitation incitement intercommunicate provocation tell

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More Specific Terms

alarm alarum alert all clear animal communication augur auspicate beam betoken bode bugle call curfew distress call distress signal dog-ear drumbeat electronic signal flag forecast foreshadow foretell heliograph high sign indicator input input signal interrupt mark number omen output output signal phone number portend predict prefigure presage prognosticate radio beacon radio beam radiotelegraphic signal recording retreat semaphore start starting signal storm signal symbol telegraphic signal telephone number ticktack time signal visual signal warning signal whistle whistling wigwag

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