'Signal' definitions:
Definition of 'signal'
From: WordNet
adjective
Notably out of the ordinary; "the year saw one signal triumph for the Labour party"
noun
Any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message; "signals from the boat suddenly stopped" [syn: signal, signaling, sign]
noun
Any incitement to action; "he awaited the signal to start"; "the victory was a signal for wild celebration"
noun
An electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes
verb
Communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu" [syn: sign, signal, signalize, signalise]
verb
Definition of 'Signal'
From: GCIDE
- Signal \Sig"nal\, n. [F., fr. LL. signale, fr. L. signum. See Sign, n.]
- 1. A sign made for the purpose of giving notice to a person of some occurence, command, or danger; also, a sign, event, or watchword, which has been agreed upon as the occasion of concerted action. [1913 Webster]
- All obeyed The wonted signal and superior voice Of this great potentate. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign; anything taken as evidence of some process. [1913 Webster +PJC]
- The weary sun . . . Gives signal of a goodly day to-morrow. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- There was not the least signal of the calamity to be seen. --De Foc. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Hence: (Electronics) A measureable electrical quantity, such as voltage or current, that conveys information by varying in magnitude over time; as, the signals from the strongest commercial radio stations can be received over hundreds of miles. [PJC] Signal to noise ratio
Definition of 'Signal'
From: GCIDE
- Signal \Sig"nal\, a. [From signal, n.: cf. F. signal['e].]
- 1. Noticeable; distinguished from what is ordinary; eminent; remarkable; memorable; as, a signal exploit; a signal service; a signal act of benevolence. [1913 Webster]
- As signal now in low, dejected state As erst in highest, behold him where he lies. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Of or pertaining to signals, or the use of signals in conveying information; as, a signal flag or officer. [1913 Webster]
- The signal service, a bureau of the government (in the United States connected with the War Department) organized to collect from the whole country simultaneous raports of local meteorological conditions, upon comparison of which at the central office, predictions concerning the weather are telegraphed to various sections, where they are made known by signals publicly displayed.
- Signal station, the place where a signal is displayed; specifically, an observation office of the signal service. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Eminent; remarkable; memorable; extraordinary; notable; conspicuous. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Signal'
From: GCIDE
- Signal \Sig"nal\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Signaled or Signalled; p. pr. & vb. n. Signaling or Signalling.]
- 1. To communicate by signals; as, to signal orders. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To notify by a signals; to make a signal or signals to; as, to signal a fleet to anchor. --M. Arnold. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'signal'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aid to navigation,
- alarm,
- alert,
- ALGOL,
- alphabetic data,
- alphanumeric code,
- amber light,
- angular data,
- announce,
- arresting,
- assembler,
- astonishing,
- badge,
- balefire,
- banner,
- beacon,
- beacon fire,
- beam,
- beat signal,
- beat the drum,
- beckon,
- bell,
- bell buoy,
- binary digit,
- binary scale,
- binary system,
- bit,
- blink,
- blinker,
- blips,
- blue peter,
- bounces,
- broad hint,
- broadcast,
- bug,
- buoy,
- byte,
- caution light,
- celebrated,
- channel,
- character,
- characteristic,
- clue,
- COBOL,
- command pulses,
- commands,
- communicate,
- communication,
- communication explosion,
- communication theory,
- communicational,
- communications,
- compiler,
- computer code,
- computer language,
- computer program,
- consequential,
- conspicuous,
- control signals,
- controlled quantity,
- convey,
- correcting signals,
- CRT spot,
- cue,
- data,
- data retrieval,
- data storage,
- decoding,
- device,
- differentia,
- dip,
- dip the ensign,
- display,
- disseminate,
- distinctive,
- distinguished,
- DM display,
- Doppler signal,
- double-dot display,
- dress ship,
- earmark,
- echo,
- echo signal,
- EDP,
- egregious,
- electronic data processing,
- eminent,
- encoding,
- entropy,
- error,
- error signals,
- esteemed,
- estimable,
- exceptional,
- exchange colors,
- extraordinary,
- fabulous,
- facsimile,
- famous,
- fantastic,
- feedback pulses,
- feedback signals,
- film data,
- flag,
- flag down,
- flare,
- flash,
- fog bell,
- fog signal,
- fog whistle,
- foghorn,
- formidable,
- FORTRAN,
- gentle hint,
- gesticulate,
- gesture,
- get across,
- get over,
- give,
- give a signal,
- give the nod,
- give word,
- glance,
- glimmer,
- glimmering,
- go light,
- goad,
- gong buoy,
- green light,
- hail,
- hail and speak,
- half-mast,
- hallmark,
- hand on,
- heliograph,
- hexadecimal system,
- high sign,
- hint,
- hoist a banner,
- idiosyncrasy,
- IF signal,
- illustrious,
- IM display,
- image,
- impart,
- impetus,
- implication,
- important,
- incitement,
- incredible,
- index,
- indicant,
- indicate,
- indication,
- indicator,
- individual,
- information,
- information explosion,
- information theory,
- inkling,
- innuendo,
- input data,
- input quantity,
- insignia,
- insinuation,
- instructions,
- international alphabet flag,
- international numeral pennant,
- intimation,
- keynote,
- kick,
- leave word,
- leer,
- local oscillator signal,
- look,
- machine language,
- magnetotelephonic,
- make a sign,
- make a signal,
- make known,
- mark,
- marked,
- marker beacon,
- marvelous,
- measure,
- memorable,
- message,
- microtelephonic,
- momentous,
- monotelephonic,
- motion,
- movement,
- multiple messages,
- noble,
- nod,
- noise,
- notable,
- note,
- noteworthy,
- noticeable,
- notify,
- nudge,
- numeric data,
- octal system,
- of mark,
- oscillograph data,
- output data,
- output quantity,
- output signal,
- outstanding,
- parachute flare,
- pass,
- pass along,
- pass on,
- peculiar,
- peculiarity,
- phototelegraphic,
- picture,
- pilot flag,
- pips,
- play,
- poke,
- polar data,
- police whistle,
- prestigious,
- prick,
- prominent,
- prompt,
- property,
- punch-card data,
- quarantine flag,
- radar signal,
- radio,
- radio beacon,
- radiotelegraphic,
- raise a cry,
- random data,
- rare,
- reading,
- rectangular data,
- red flag,
- red light,
- redundancy,
- reference quantity,
- reflection,
- remarkable,
- rememberable,
- render,
- renowned,
- report,
- representation,
- representative,
- reputable,
- return,
- return signal,
- RF echoes,
- rocket,
- Roman candle,
- ruly English,
- sailing aid,
- salient,
- salute,
- scent,
- seal,
- semaphore,
- semaphore flag,
- semaphore telegraph,
- send,
- send word,
- share,
- share with,
- sigil,
- sign,
- signal beacon,
- signal bell,
- signal display,
- signal fire,
- signal flag,
- signal gong,
- signal gun,
- signal lamp,
- signal light,
- signal mast,
- signal post,
- signal rocket,
- signal shot,
- signal siren,
- signal tower,
- signalize,
- signals,
- signature,
- significant,
- significative,
- single messages,
- singular,
- sound an alarm,
- sound the trumpet,
- spar buoy,
- speak,
- special,
- spoor,
- spot,
- spur,
- stamp,
- stimulus,
- stop light,
- striking,
- suggestion,
- superior,
- sure sign,
- suspicion,
- symptom,
- target image,
- telecommunicational,
- telegraphic,
- telephonic,
- telephotographic,
- Teletype,
- tell,
- telling,
- telltale,
- telltale sign,
- the nod,
- the wink,
- thermotelephonic,
- tocsin,
- touch,
- trace,
- track,
- traffic light,
- traffic signal,
- trait,
- transfer,
- transmit,
- transmitter signal,
- uncommon,
- unforgettable,
- unfurl a flag,
- unique,
- unorganized data,
- unusual,
- video signal,
- visible-speech data,
- watch fire,
- wave,
- wave a flag,
- wave the hand,
- weighty,
- whisper,
- whistle,
- white flag,
- wigwag,
- wigwag flag,
- wink,
- wireless,
- Wirephoto,
- wonderful,
- yellow flag
Words containing 'Signal'
- Signaled or Signalled,
- Signaling,
- Signality,
- Signalize,
- Signalized,
- Signalizing,
- Signalling,
- Signally,
- Signalment,
- signaler,
- signalization,
- signaller,
- Block signal,
- Counter signal,
- Frost signal,
- Signal Hill,
- Signal Mountain,
- Signal station,
- Signal telegraph,
- Signal to noise,
- The signal service,
- To repeat signals,
- Very night signals,
- Very's night signals,
- Weather signal,
- Wind signal,
- background signal,
- distress signal,
- electronic signal,
- fog signal,
- input signal,
- output signal,
- radio signal,
- radiotelegraphic signal,
- signal box,
- signal caller,
- signal detection,
- signal fire,
- signal flag,
- signal level,
- signal light,
- signal tower,
- signaling device,
- signals intelligence,
- starting signal,
- storm signal,
- telegraphic signal,
- time signal,
- traffic signal,
- turn signal,
- visual signal,
- warning signal,
- Signal Hill, CA,
- Signal Mountain, TN,
- Signal to noise ratio,
- nautical signal flag,
- signal-to-noise,
- wake-up signal,
- signal-to-noise ratio