signalize

[ sig-nl-ahyz ]

/ ˈsɪg nlˌaɪz /

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verb (used with object), sig·nal·ized, sig·nal·iz·ing.

to make notable or conspicuous.

to point out or indicate particularly.

to equip (a particular traffic crossing or an entire transportation route) with traffic signals.

Words nearby signalize

signal generator, signal node, signal red, signal transduction pathway, signal-to-noise ratio, signalize, signally, signalman, signalment, signatory, signature

Also especially British, sig·nal·ise.

Origin of signalize

First recorded in 1645–55; signal + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM signalize

sig·nal·i·za·tion, nounun·sig·nal·ized, adjective

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Examples from the Web for signalize

A great number of volunteers immediately assembled to signalize themselves under the eye of this renowned general.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II.|Tobias Smollett
"Thus to censure a prince and signalize his faults is not according to etiquette," said he to Ke.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Vol. 1|Various
To signalize the despised tax-gatherer in such a way was to teach a permanent lesson of absolute unworldliness.
The Life of Jesus Christ for the Young|Richard Newton
This latter passed through the roof of the carriage, and was evidently intended to signalize the guard when wanted.
Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2)|Charles James Lever

An opportunity occurred before long for Arnold again to signalize himself.
The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving|Washington Irving

British Dictionary definitions for signalize

signalize

signalise

/ (ˈsɪɡnəˌlaɪz) /

verb (tr)

to make noteworthy or conspicuous

to point out carefully

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signalize

verb (used with object), sig·nal·ized, sig·nal·iz·ing.

Words related to signalize

Words nearby signalize

Origin of signalize

OTHER WORDS FROM signalize

Examples from the Web for signalize

British Dictionary definitions for signalize

signalise

verb (tr)