Definitions for signals

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signals sig·nal

Spelling: [sig-nl]

IPA: /ˈsɪg nl/

Signals is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 177 anagrams from letters in signals (agilnss).

Definitions for signals

noun

1. anything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like, as a light, a gesture, an act, etc.:
2. anything agreed upon or understood as the occasion for concerted action.
3. an act, event, or the like that causes or incites some action:
4. a token; indication.
5. Electronics. an electrical quantity or effect, as current, voltage, or electromagnetic waves, that can be varied in such a way as to convey information.
6. Cards. a play that reveals to one's partner a wish that he or she continue or discontinue the suit led.

adjective

1. serving as a signal; used in signaling:
2. unusual; notable; outstanding:

verb (used with object)

1. to make a signal to.
2. to communicate or make known by a signal.

verb (used without object)

1. to make communication by a signal or signals.

Origin of signals

1350-1400; Middle English (noun) Medieval Latin signāle, Late Latin, noun use of neuter of signālis of a sign. See sign, -al²,

Examples for signals

Not even Radio Bemba (Cuban slang for the rumor mill) had picked up the signal.

You are sending a signal that says any Western response to his actions will be inconsequential.

For months I had received daily and hourly the most signal benefits from his hands.

So while the poor sound quality was aggravating, it was also a signal of some weird legitimacy.

The appearance of Mr. Gladstone was the signal for great applause.

The band turned back around, raising a lively tune to signal life would go on.

As she spoke, Geta lifted the curtain, and Philothea instantly obeyed the signal.

Each instinctively touched the other's arm, as a signal for silence.

Cissy sent her a look, a signal, and rose; she stood by the doorway.

And more importantly, an Orman victory could signal a broader assault against the duopoly that controls congress.