Word
signaling
Phoneticssig·nal·ing
/ˈsɪɡnəɫɪŋ/
UK spelling · signalling
Definitions
01sending messages
n. the act of sending a signal or message to someone or something.
n. the act or process of transmitting a signal, often in a technical or systematic context.
“The ship's signaling was clear enough for the coast guard to see.”
“The railway's signaling system was upgraded to prevent collisions during periods of heavy fog or low visibility.”
American English
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to a system or process.
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02biological communication
n. the way cells or parts of the body send chemical messages to each other.
n. the biochemical process by which cells communicate with each other, typically via hormones or other signaling molecules.
“Scientists are studying how cell signaling affects the growth of the brain.”
“Disruptions in insulin signaling can lead to significant metabolic disorders, as the body fails to regulate glucose levels effectively.”
Technical · Academic
Usage
Commonly appears in the phrase 'cell signaling'.
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03giving a sign
v. showing or giving a sign to someone.
v. the present participle of 'signal', indicating the act of making a sign or gesture to convey information.
“He was signaling for a taxi by waving his arm in the air.”
“By signaling his intention to resign early, the CEO allowed the board ample time to vet potential internal candidates.”
American English
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Real-World Examples
“Instead of focusing only on destroying cancer cells, future therapies might interrupt the signaling between macrophages and the nerves that appear to support tumor growth.” “Workers are also signaling that they need help keeping up.” “The pilot Toyoshima was tasked with signaling when the uprising should start by sounding a bugle.” “We also want to examine whether robots can repair trust after a mistake by acknowledging the error, apologizing or signaling good intent, the way that people do after awkward or uncomfortable interactions.” Word family
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