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signal

/ˈsɪɡnəl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A signal is a type of communication or representation of information. It can be a sound, light, mark, or gesture.

    - "The green light was a signal that the road was clear."
    - "The smoke was a signal of danger."
    - "The semaphore gave a visual signal to ships."
  • verb

    To signal means to give a warning or indicate something by a sign or gesture.

    - "The police signaled for the driver to stop."
    - "The pilot signaled for help."
    - "The referee signaled the end of the game."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsɪɡnəl/



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Antonyms

noise
Synonyms

eminent , noteworthy , significant
Rhymes
Words rhyming with signal
pale , ail , mail , ale , veil , ail
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. signal (en) : a type of communication or representation of information

  2. signal (en) : to give a warning or indicate something by a sign or gesture

  3. signal (es) : a flag or other object used to give a signal

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. hail

  2. hale

  3. hailstone

  4. hale and hearty

Variants
List of all variants of signal that leads to same result
signal , signals , signaled , signaler , signalers , signaling , signalled , signaller , signallers , signalling , signal-caller , signal-callers , traffic signal , traffic signals , distress signal , hand signal , turn signal , traffic light , traffic lights , virtue signal , virtue signaled , virtue signaling , virtue signalled , virtue signalling , virtue signals , virtue-signal , virtue-signaled , virtue-signaling , virtue-signalled , virtue-signalling , virtue-signals
Forms
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signals, signaling, signaled, signaler

Etymology
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The word 'signal' comes from the Latin 'signum' which means 'mark' or 'sign'.

Trivia
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  1. The Morse code for the letter 'S' is '...---...'.

  2. The first semaphore was invented in ancient China around 200 BC.

  3. The word 'signal' is used in various fields, including mathematics, physics, and engineering.

Related Concepts
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  1. communication: Signals are a form of communication that transmit information from one place or person to another.

  2. semaphore: A semaphore is a visual signaling system that uses flags or lights to transmit messages.

  3. Morse code: Morse code is a method of transmitting text information as a series of on-off tones, lights, or clicks that can be directly understood by a skilled listener or observer.

Culture
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Signals have played an important role in human history, from ancient smoke signals to modern communication technologies such as Morse code and telegraphs. In literature, signals are often used as metaphors for communication or understanding. For example, in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the 'two bright stars' are used as a signal for the lovers to meet.

How to Memorize "signal"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize a signal, imagine a message being transmitted from one person to another using a visual or auditory cue.

  2. associate

    - To memorize the word 'signal', associate it with the idea of communication or transmission of information.

  3. mnemonics

    - To remember the meaning of 'signal', use the mnemonic 'Sends Information To'.

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