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sig·nal

(sĭg′nəl)

a. An indicator, such as a gesture or colored light, that serves as a means of communication. See Synonyms at gesture.

b. A message communicated by such means.

2. Something that incites action: The peace treaty was the signal for celebration.

3. Biology A physical entity, such as a chemical or an electromagnetic wave, that activates a cell receptor and elicits a specific response.

a. Electronics An impulse or fluctuating quantity, as of electrical voltage or light intensity, whose variations represent coded information.

b. Computers A sequence of digital values whose variations represent coded information.

5. The sound, image, or message transmitted or received by means of telecommunications.

adj.

Notably out of the ordinary: a signal feat; a signal event.

v. sig·naled, sig·nal·ing, sig·nals or sig·nalled or sig·nal·ling

v.tr.

1. To make a signal to: I signaled the driver to proceed.

2. To relate or make known by signals: They have signaled their willingness to negotiate.

3. To cause an effect in (a cell) by the activation of a receptor, as by a neurotransmitter or hormone.

v.intr.

To make a signal or signals.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin signāle, from neuter of Late Latin signālis, of a sign, from Latin signum, sign; see sign.]

sig′nal·er, sig′nal·ler n.

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Noun

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

signal, sign

communication - something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups

recording - a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded

phone number, telephone number, number - the number is used in calling a particular telephone; "he has an unlisted number"

starting signal, start - a signal to begin (as in a race); "the starting signal was a green light"; "the runners awaited the start"

storm signal - a signal announcing the approach of a storm (particularly a storm of marked violence)

beam, radio beam - a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

ticktack - system of signalling by hand signs used by bookmakers at racetracks

time signal - a signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time

dog-ear - a corner of a page turned down to mark your place

animal communication - communication between animals (of the same species)

alarum, warning signal, alarm, alert - an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger

distress call, distress signal - an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed

all clear - a signal (usually a siren) that danger is over

bugle call - a signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle

curfew - a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions

retreat - (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position

drumbeat - (military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown

radiotelegraphic signal, telegraphic signal - a signal transmitted by telegraphy

whistle, whistling - the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle; "the whistle signalled the end of the game"

high sign - a silent signal of warning or recognition; "she started to speak but he gave her the high sign"

symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

visual signal - a signal that involves visual communication

indicator - a signal for attracting attention

electronic signal - a signal generated by electronic means

radio beacon - a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation

input, input signal - signal going into an electronic system

output signal, output - signal that comes out of an electronic system

Translations

denunciante segnalazione

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