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11signal — I n. sign message 1) to flash, give, send a signal 2) a clear, unmistakable signal 3) a smoke signal (Indians used to send up smoke signals) 4) a turn signal (AE; BE has traffic indicator) 5) (AE) a traffic signal 6) a storm signal 7) a signal… …
12Distress signal — Call for help redirects here. For the TV show, see Call for Help. A distress signal is an internationally recognized means for obtaining help. Distress signals take the form of or are commonly made by using radio signals, displaying a visually… …
13signal — 1 / sIgnFl/ noun (C) 1 a sound or action that you make in order to give information to someone or tell them to do something: signal (for sb) to do sth: A bell began to ring, the 8 o clock signal to start work. | When he closes his book, it s a… …
14signal — To convey information through a firm s actions. The more costly it is to provide a signal, the more credibility it has. For example, to call a press conference and tell everyone that the firm s prospects have improved is less effective than… …
15signal — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. sign, watchword, cue; alarm, warning, direction, order; traffic light, beacon, foghorn, wigwag; trace, vestige. See indication. adj. memorable, conspicuous, momentous. See importance. v. t. signalize …
16signal — n 1. sign, marker, guidepost, milepost, milestone, landmark, seamark; beacon, light, flag, warning light, caution light, flare, rocket; monitor, pilot, gauge, meter, instrument; alert, warning, siren, whistle, alarm, Archaic. alarum, horn, toot,… …
17call sign — (also call signal) noun a message, code, or tune that is broadcast by radio to identify the broadcaster or transmitter …
18call sign — /ˈkɔl saɪn/ (say kawl suyn) noun 1. a preliminary morse signal, as by a ship, to attract attention. 2. the preliminary call of a radio station or transmitter which serves to identify it …
19signal letters — See international call sign …
20North American call sign — Many countries have specific conventions for classifying call signs by transmitter characteristics and location. The North American call sign format for radio and television call signs follows a number of conventions. All call signs begin with a… …
