signal
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1. any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | communication, |
| definition | : | something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | recording, |
| definition | : | a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | storm signal, |
| definition | : | a signal announcing the approach of a storm (particularly a storm of marked violence) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | beam, radio beam, |
| definition | : | a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | ticktack, |
| definition | : | system of signalling by hand signs used by bookmakers at racetracks (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | time signal, |
| definition | : | a signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | dog-ear, |
| definition | : | a corner of a page turned down to mark your place (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | animal communication, |
| definition | : | communication between animals (of the same species) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | distress call, distress signal, |
| definition | : | an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | all clear, |
| definition | : | a signal (usually a siren) that danger is over (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | bugle call, |
| definition | : | a signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | curfew, |
| definition | : | a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | retreat, |
| definition | : | (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | drumbeat, |
| definition | : | (military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | whistle, whistling, |
| definition | : | the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | high sign, |
| definition | : | a silent signal of warning or recognition (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | symbol, |
| definition | : | an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | visual signal, |
| definition | : | a signal that involves visual communication (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | indicator, |
| definition | : | a signal for attracting attention (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | electronic signal, |
| definition | : | a signal generated by electronic means (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | radio beacon, |
| definition | : | a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | input, input signal, |
| definition | : | signal going into an electronic system (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | output, output signal, |
| definition | : | signal that comes out of an electronic system (noun.communication) |
2. any incitement to action (noun.motive)
3. an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes (noun.phenomenon)
| hypernym | : | electrical energy, electricity, |
| definition | : | energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor (noun.phenomenon) |
| hyponym | : | interrupt, |
| definition | : | a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out (noun.phenomenon) |
4. be a signal for or a symptom of (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | tell, |
| definition | : | let something be known (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | augur, auspicate, betoken, bode, forecast, foreshadow, foretell, omen, portend, predict, prefigure, presage, prognosticate, |
| definition | : | indicate by signs (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | mark, |
| definition | : | designate as if by a mark (verb.communication) |
5. communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs (verb.communication)
| hyponym | : | wigwag, |
| definition | : | signal by or as if by a flag or light waved according to a code (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | semaphore, |
| definition | : | send signals by or as if by semaphore (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | heliograph, |
| definition | : | signal by means of a mirror and the using the sun's rays (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | flag, |
| definition | : | communicate or signal with a flag (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | whistle, |
| definition | : | give a signal by whistling (verb.communication) |
6. notably out of the ordinary (adj.all)
| similar | : | impressive, |
| definition | : | making a strong or vivid impression (adj.all) |
7. any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | bless, sign, |
| definition | : | make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | signify, |
| definition | : | convey or express a meaning (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | signalise, signalize, |
| definition | : | provide with traffic signals (verb.possession) |
8. be a signal for or a symptom of (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | sign, signal, signaling, |
| definition | : | any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | indicant, indication, |
| definition | : | something that serves to indicate or suggest (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | indication, |
| definition | : | (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | indicator, |
| definition | : | a signal for attracting attention (noun.communication) |
9. communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | sign, signal, signaling, |
| definition | : | any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | sign language, signing, |
| definition | : | language expressed by visible hand gestures (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | sign, |
| definition | : | a gesture that is part of a sign language (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | signaler, signaller, |
| definition | : | someone who communicates by signals (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | signer, |
| definition | : | someone who can use sign language to communicate (noun.person) |
10. any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | bless, sign, |
| definition | : | make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | signify, |
| definition | : | convey or express a meaning (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | signalise, signalize, |
| definition | : | provide with traffic signals (verb.possession) |
11. be a signal for or a symptom of (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | sign, signal, signaling, |
| definition | : | any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | indicant, indication, |
| definition | : | something that serves to indicate or suggest (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | indication, |
| definition | : | (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | indicator, |
| definition | : | a signal for attracting attention (noun.communication) |
12. communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | sign, signal, signaling, |
| definition | : | any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | sign language, signing, |
| definition | : | language expressed by visible hand gestures (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | sign, |
| definition | : | a gesture that is part of a sign language (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | signaler, signaller, |
| definition | : | someone who communicates by signals (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | signer, |
| definition | : | someone who can use sign language to communicate (noun.person) |
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