Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Signal.
How to pronounce signal:
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Signal - as a noun
Any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
Example: "Signals from the boat suddenly stopped"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sign5signaling11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
communication21Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
recording13number10phone numbertelephone number
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Any incitement to action
Example: "He awaited the signal to start"
An electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electrical energyelectricity18power10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Signal - as an adjective satellite
Notably out of the ordinary
Example: "The year saw one signal triumph for the labour party"
Signal - as a verb
Communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
Example: "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sign5signalise10signalize19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
communicate19intercommunicateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be a signal for or a symptom of
Example: "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bespeak15betoken13indicate11point7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tell4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Signal - as an adjective
Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.
Example: "A signal exploit; a signal service; a signal act of benevolence"
Example Sentences
"He gave me a signal to start the race."
"The traffic light turned green, indicating a signal for us to proceed."
"The ship received a distress signal from a nearby vessel."
"She used hand signals to communicate with the deaf person."
"The Wi-Fi signal in this area is weak."
Word Game Points
Is SIGNAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, signal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SIGNAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is SIGNAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, signal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSIGNAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SIGNAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, signal is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSIGNAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
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