Definitions for signal

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signal sig·nal

Spelling: [sig-nl]

IPA: /ˈsɪg nl/

Signal is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 145 anagrams from letters in signal (agilns).

Definitions for signal

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 signal

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

Examples for signal

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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