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.