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.
signals
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pluralof signal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof signal (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
signalnounanything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like, such as a light, a gesture, an act, etc.: a signal to leave.
Example Sentences
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After crossing, signals travel upward to the thalamus, a brain region located above the midbrain that plays a central role in processing sensory and movement information.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
“It signals that there’s going to be less choice for a lot of consumers on the ACA marketplaces,” KFF’s McGough said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
MarketWatch’s Steve Goldstein writes that signals from the corporate bond market have historically preceded big drawdowns for the S&P 500, and investors have certainly seen the debt market flashing a warning, particularly in high yield.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
Zhiwei Zhang of Pinpoint Asset Management said the central bank’s move signals concern over the rapid appreciation of the yuan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
In those extreme conditions the signals would frequently cut out.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
