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Signals

/ˈsɪɡnəlz/

A sequence of states representing an encoded message in a communication channel.

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noun
  1. 1

    A sequence of states representing an encoded message in a communication channel.

  2. 2

    Any variation of a quantity or change in an entity over time that conveys information upon detection.

  3. 3

    A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.

  4. 4

    An on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person.

verb
  1. 1

    To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.

  2. 2

    To communicate with (a person or system) by a signal.

    "Seeing the flames, he ran to the control room and signalled headquarters."

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Signals"

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signnoun(countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
signalizeverb(transitive) To indicate; to be a sign of.
indicateverb(transitive, sometimes with 'of') To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.
betokenverb(transitive) To signify by some visible object; show by signs or tokens.
pointnounA small dot or mark.
bespeaknoun(archaic) A request for a specific performance; a benefit performance, by a patron.
impressiveMaking, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress.
advisesverb(transitive) To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.
alarmsnounAny sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
alertsnounA notification of higher importance than an advisory.
announcementnounAn act of announcing, or giving notice.
announcesverb(transitive) To give public notice of, especially for the first time; to make known.
attestsverb(transitive) To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.
beaconsnouna 2009 album by Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based indie band Ohbijou.
bellsnoun(nautical) Ship's bells; the strokes on a ship's bell, every half-hour, to mark the passage of time.
brandnounA mark or scar made by burning with a hot iron, especially to mark cattle or to classify the contents of a cask.
broadcastingnoun(business) The business or profession of radio and television.
broadcastsnounA transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver.
cluesnounInformation which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
communicationsnounTelecommunications, the science and technology of communicating, especially by electronic means.

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