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Meaning of signal
A signal is a message, gesture, or sound that conveys information or instructions.
Etymology of signal
The word "signal" originates from the Old French word "signal", which is derived from the Latin word "signum", meaning "sign" or "token"
The Latin word "signum" is also the source of the English word "sign", and is related to the Latin word "signare", meaning "to mark" or "to sign"
The word "signal" has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a gesture, action, or message that conveys information or instructions
Synonyms
indication
sign
gesture
cue
hint
suggestion
implication
allusion
intimation
notification
message
warning
alarm
beacon
flag
marker
indicator
pointer
prompt
reminder
token
symbol
omen
portent
augury
presage
forewarning
forecast
prediction
prophecy
harbinger
precursor
forerunner
herald.
Definitions
- A gesture or action that conveys a particular meaning or instruction
- A message or warning that is sent or received
- A detectable physical phenomenon whose occurrence is a sign of a particular state or event
- A electrical impulse or current used to convey information
Usage Examples
- The driver gave a signal to turn left by using the turn signal on the car
- The company will send a signal to the market by announcing its quarterly earnings
- The doctor looked for signals of disease in the patient's test results
- The team used hand signals to communicate during the game
Antonyms
silence
stillness
quiet
inaction
inactivity
ambiguity
uncertainty
obscurity
vagueness
unclearness
indirectness
subtlety
nuance
implication
suggestion
inference
insinuation
hint
whisper
murmur
mumble
jargon
gibberish
nonsense
noise
interference
distortion
disruption.