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- [sig-nl]
- /ˈsɪg nl/
- /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/
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- [sig-nl]
- /ˈsɪg nl/
Definitions of signaling word
- noun signaling anything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like, as a light, a gesture, an act, etc.: a traffic signal; a signal to leave. 1
- noun signaling anything agreed upon or understood as the occasion for concerted action. 1
- noun signaling an act, event, or the like that causes or incites some action: The unjust execution was the signal for revolt. 1
- noun signaling a token; indication. 1
- noun signaling Electronics. an electrical quantity or effect, as current, voltage, or electromagnetic waves, that can be varied in such a way as to convey information. 1
- noun signaling Cards. a play that reveals to one's partner a wish that he or she continue or discontinue the suit led. 1
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Origin of signaling
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (noun) < Medieval Latin signāle, Late Latin, noun use of neuter of signālis of a sign. See sign, -al2, -al1
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Parts of speech for Signaling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
signaling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
signaling usage trend in Literature
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