signal
noun
anything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like, such as a light, a gesture, an act, etc.: a signal to leave.
signalling
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present participleof signal.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"In particular, the drugs suppress an important immune signalling pathway that helps protect healthy cells from viral attacks," Ravlo said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
A majority no-confidence vote would be a largely symbolic gesture, signalling the broader faculty's discontent and applying pressure on university leadership to act.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
But, like many luxuries, as they became more popular and more accessible to the masses, the wealthy began pivoting – a textbook example of behaviour known as "counter signalling", Rudolfo says.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
The China Securities Regulatory Commission recently held informal talks with some investment banks and institutional investors, signalling a higher bar for humanoid-robotics companies seeking to go public, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
I was abruptly awakened by the loud ringing of a churchbell, signalling the start of the school day.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
