signal

noun
[L7272]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : signal
  • plural : signals

Senses

  • varying physical quantity that conveys information
  • sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command or danger
  • tactic in bridge card game
  • biological information-transfer mechanism
  • show, cause to see, communicate by signaling, message

signal

adjective
[L340436]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : signal

Senses

signal

verb
[L7273]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : signal
  • simple present, singular, third person : signals
  • simple past : signalled
  • present participle : signalling
  • past participle : signalled

Senses

  • convey information through a varying physical property