signaling

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Also seen as: signalings

Meaning · English

The sending of a signal (often with reference to a biochemical signal).

NounRegister: US

Examples

A lot of visual signaling happens on the deck of an aircraft carrier.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “signaling” mean?

The sending of a signal (often with reference to a biochemical signal).

Is “signaling” formal or informal?

signaling is generally US.