Signal
/ˈsɪɡnəl/
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters
Definition of Signal
noun
- A sequence of states representing an encoded message in a communication channel.
- Any variation of a quantity or change in an entity over time that conveys information upon detection.
- A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
- An on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person.
- (of a radio, TV, telephone, internet, etc.) 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."
verb
- To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.
- To communicate with (a person or system) by a signal.
"Seeing the flames, he ran to the control room and signalled headquarters."
adjective
- Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.
"a signal exploit; a signal service; a signal act of benevolence"
Anagrams of Signal
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
s1
i1
g2
n1
a1
l1
Total: 7 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Signal
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Signal"
Signal is a 6-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "signal" can be rearranged to form 6 other valid words.
Using "Signal" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "signal" is a low-scoring word.