Signal
Definition of Signal
Sig´nal | n. | 1. | A sign made for the purpose of giving notice to a person of some occurence, command, or danger; also, a sign, event, or watchword, which has been agreed upon as the occasion of concerted action. | | 2. | A token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign. | | a. | 1. | Noticeable; distinguished from what is ordinary; eminent; remarkable; memorable; as, a signal exploit; a signal service; a signal act of benevolence. | | 2. | Of or pertaining to signals, or the use of signals in conveying information; as, a signal flag or officer. | | v. t. | 1. | To communicate by signals; as, to signal orders. | | 2. | To notify by a signals; to make a signal or signals to; as, to signal a fleet to anchor. |
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