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What is another word for Signal? – 264 Signal Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    indication sign gesture cue hint warning notice notification message beacon flag marker indicator pointer symbol token omen portent augury presage forecast prediction intimation suggestion implication allusion reference nod wink glance whisper murmur rumor intelligence communiqué dispatch transmission broadcast announcement proclamation declaration advertisement notice warning sign alarm siren alert notification signal fire smoke signal semaphore telegraph telegram wire flash spark flicker glimmer shimmer shine beam ray radiation emission transmission impulse stimulus prompt cue trigger motivation incentive encouragement provocation incitement instigation.

    Meaning of Signal

    A signal is primarily a gesture, action, or event that conveys information or a message.

    Definitions

    • A gesture, action, or event that conveys information or a message, especially one that is intentionally transmitted.
    • A detectable physical phenomenon whose variations correspond to changes in a physical quantity, used to transmit information.
    • A sound or visual warning, especially one that is intentionally made to attract attention.

    Etymology of Signal

    The word "signal" originates from the Old French word "signal", which is derived from the Latin word "signum", meaning sign or token.
    Historically, the term has been used to describe various forms of communication, including visual and auditory signals, and has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings and applications.

    Example Uses

    • The driver gave a signal to turn left by extending their arm out the window.
    • The company will send a signal to the market by announcing its quarterly earnings.
    • The fire alarm sounded a loud signal to evacuate the building immediately.
    • The new policy is a signal that the government is committed to reducing carbon emissions.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    silence quiet stillness inactivity inaction inattention indifference neglect disregard ignorance concealment secrecy ambiguity uncertainty confusion obscurity vagueness murkiness darkness gloom obscurantism mystification misdirection deception disguise camouflage cover-up suppression repression censorship blackout news blackout media blackout silence hush quietude stillness stagnation inertia dormancy quiescence.

    Related Nouns

    communication message information notification warning notice announcement declaration proclamation advertisement broadcast transmission emission impulse stimulus prompt cue trigger motivation incentive encouragement provocation incitement instigation gesture action event phenomenon sign symbol token indicator pointer marker beacon flag semaphore telegraph telegram wire flash spark flicker glimmer shimmer shine beam ray radiation.

    Related Verbs

    communicate convey transmit send emit radiate broadcast announce declare proclaim advertise notify warn signal gesture act prompt cue trigger motivate incentivize encourage provoke incite instigate indicate point mark beacon flag semaphore telegraph wire flash spark flicker glimmer shimmer shine beam ray radiate.

    Related Adjectives

    clear obvious evident apparent manifest visible audible detectable perceptible noticeable conspicuous prominent striking salient signal significant substantial considerable notable noteworthy remarkable exceptional outstanding distinctive characteristic indicative symbolic token emblematic representative diagnostic prognostic predictive prescriptive suggestive implicational allusive referential nodal winkable glancable whisperable murmurable rumorable intelligible communicable transmissible emissive radiant broadcastable announceable declarable proclaimable advertisable notifiable warnable.