The signal
Example: The signal becomes weak when you move too far away
Definition
"The signal" refers to a detectable transmission or indication, often used in communication systems, that carries information and can be received, interpreted, or measured. For example, in the phrase 'The signal becomes weak when you move too far away,' it denotes a communication transmission losing strength over distance.
Etymology
The term "the signal" originates from the Latin word 'signum,' meaning a mark, sign, or token used to convey information. Over time, it evolved through Old French and Middle English to describe a gesture, sound, or electronic transmission used to communicate or alert. Did you know that 'signal' was historically used to describe visual cues such as flags or smoke before being applied to electronic communication?
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"The signal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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