English > signaling: 1 sense > noun 1, communication| Meaning | Any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message. |
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| Synonyms | signal, sign |
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| Narrower | alarm, alert, warning signal, alarum | An automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger |
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| all clear | A signal (usually a siren) that danger is over |
| animal communication | communication between animals (of the same species) |
| bugle call | A signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle |
| curfew | A signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions |
| distress signal, distress call | An internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed |
| dog-ear | A corner of a page turned down to mark your place |
| drumbeat | (military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown |
| electronic signal | A signal generated by electronic means |
| high sign | A silent signal of warning or recognition |
| indicator | A signal for attracting attention |
| input signal, input | Signal going into an electronic system |
| output signal, output | Signal that comes out of an electronic system |
| phone number, telephone number, number | The number is used in calling a particular telephone |
| radio beacon | A characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation |
| radio beam, beam | A signal transmitted along a narrow path |
| recording | A signal that encodes something (e.g., picture / picture or sound) that has been recorded |
| retreat | (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position |
| starting signal, start | A signal to begin (as in a race) |
| storm signal | A signal announcing the approach of a storm (particularly a storm of marked violence) |
| symbol | An arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance |
| telegraphic signal, radiotelegraphic signal | A signal transmitted by telegraphy |
| ticktack | System of signalling by hand signs used by bookmakers at racetracks |
| time signal | A signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time |
| visual signal | A signal that involves visual communication |
| whistle, whistling | The act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing / blowing a whistle |
| Broader | communication | Something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups |
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| Spanish | señalización, señal, signo |
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| Catalan | senyalització, senyal, signe |
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| Verbs | signal | communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs |
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