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signall

signall is the obsolete form of signal.

Meaning of signal

Noun

signal (plural signals)

  1. A sequence of states representing an encoded message in a communication channel.
  2. Any variation of a quantity or change in an entity over time that conveys information upon detection.
  3. A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
    • All obeyed / The wonted signal and superior voice / Of this great potentate.1667, John Milton, “Book V”, in Paradise Lost. […], London: […] [Samuel Simmons], and are to be sold by Peter Parker […]; [a]nd by Robert Boulter […]; [a]nd Matthias Walker, […], →OCLC; republished...
  4. An on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person.
    1. A railway signal.
  5. (Internet, TV, usually) An electromagnetic action, normally a voltage that is a function of time, that conveys the information of the radio or TV program or of communication with another party.
    • My mobile phone can't get a signal in the railway station.

See all 14 meanings of signal

Forms of signall

Noun
pluralsignalls
Verb
third-person singular presentsignalls
present participlesignalling
past participlesignalled
pastsignalled

Questions about signall

What is signall the obsolete form of?
Signall is the obsolete form of signal.

Words near signall in the dictionary

  1. signalizations
  2. signalize
  3. signalized
  4. signalizes
  5. signalizing
  6. signall
  7. signalled
  8. signaller
  9. signallers
  10. signalless
  11. signalling

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