noun🔗ShareA sequence of states representing an encoded message in a communication channel."The blinking lights on the modem sent signals indicating that the internet connection was working. "communicationsignalelectronicstechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny variation of a quantity or change in an entity over time that conveys information upon detection."The flashing red lights on the school bus are signals that it's time to get on. "communicationelectronicssignaltechnologyphysicsscienceinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action."The crossing guard uses hand signals to stop traffic so children can safely walk to school. "communicationsignalsignactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person."The train conductor checked the signals before starting the train. "signaldevicecommunicationelectronicstechnologymachineelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(of a radio, TV, telephone, internet, etc.) An electromagnetic action, normally a voltage that is a function of time, that conveys the information of the radio or TV program or of communication with another party."The radio signals were weak, so we couldn't hear the music clearly. "signaltechnologyelectronicscommunicationinternetmediatechnicalfrequencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn action, change or process done to convey information and thus reduce uncertainty."The flashing red light signals the end of the school day. "communicationtechnologysignalelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign."The dark clouds were signals of an approaching storm. "signcommunicationsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUseful information, as opposed to noise."Despite the static, the radio still picked up clear signals from the weather station, helping us prepare for the storm. "communicationsignaltechnologyelectronicsinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA simple interprocess communication used to notify a process or thread of an occurrence."The computer program uses signals to let the user know when it finishes loading a file. "computingtechnologycommunicationsignalprocesssystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA signalling interaction between cells"The signals between the nerve cells allowed Maria to quickly pull her hand away from the hot stove. "biologybiochemistryphysiologysignalmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal."The teacher signals the start of the test by raising her hand. "communicationsignaltechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo communicate with (a person or system) by a signal."Seeing the flames, he ran to the control room and signalled headquarters."communicationsignaltechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading