signalling
|sig-nal-ling|
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/ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/
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/ˈsɪɡn(ə)lɪŋ/
(signal)
convey information
Etymology
'signal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'signum', where 'signum' meant 'mark' or 'sign'.
'signal' changed from Old French 'signal' (from Latin 'signum') and entered Middle English as 'sig(n)al' and eventually became the modern English word 'signal'.
Initially, it meant 'a mark or sign', but over time it evolved into its current senses of 'a sign, indication, or to make/show a sign' and forms like 'signal' (verb) and 'signalling' (noun/gerund).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a gerund or noun meaning 'the action or process of sending or using signals; the system or methods used for signaling (esp. in transport/communications)'
Signalling between the trains was improved to reduce delays.
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Verb 1
present participle form of 'signal' (used to describe performing the action of giving a sign or indication)
He was signalling to the driver with his hand.
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Last updated: 2025/12/20 19:29