Signalling
ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of transmitting or conveying information using a system of signs or signals.
ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ
To communicate or convey information using signals.
The referee was signalling a foul.
💡 Simply: Signalling is like sending secret codes or messages. Imagine you're waving your arms to let your friend know it's safe to come over. That's signalling!
👶 For kids: Signalling is like sending messages, using lights, sounds, or your hands!
More Examples
The car was signalling a right turn.
The company is signalling its commitment to sustainability.
He was signalling for help.
How It's Used
"The train driver was signalling to the station master."
"They were signalling their intentions to the other team."
"The device is signalling an error."
The method or system used to communicate information using signals.
ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ
The act or process of conveying information through signals.
Improved signalling is essential for railway safety.
💡 Simply: Signalling is the way you send a message. Like, the beeping sound that tells you the bus is coming. That is signalling!
👶 For kids: Signalling is the way of sending messages using special signs!
More Examples
The complexity of the system is due to its signalling protocols.
The efficiency of the communication system depends upon the effectiveness of signalling.
How It's Used
"Effective signalling was crucial for battlefield coordination."
"Wireless communication relies heavily on signal processing and signalling."
Synonyms
Communicating
Indicating
Showing
Communication
Indication
Messaging
Signaling
Idioms & expressions
Signal strength
The measure of the power of a radio signal.
"The phone has a weak signal strength in this area."
Traffic signalling
The system of lights and signs that control the flow of traffic.
"Traffic signalling ensures safety on the roads."
From the verb 'signal', which comes from the Old French 'signal', meaning 'sign'. The suffix '-ing' indicates a present participle or gerund.
Signalling has been used in military and naval contexts for centuries, with the advent of flag signalling, semaphore, and eventually electronic communication methods. The term became more prevalent with the rise of the telegraph and radio.
Memory tip
Imagine using a flag to send a message across the sea – you're signalling!