noun
Uncommon
signalling
Signalling (noun) means the use of signals to communicate, especially in telecommunications or transport systems. Example: “A signalling fault delayed several trains on the line.”
noun
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The use of signals to communicate, especially in telecommunications or transport systems.
"A signalling fault delayed several trains on the line."
How to use signalling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe equipment and process used to send signals, common in rail and telecom contexts.
UK vs US
British English spelling with a double L; American English usually writes signaling.
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Word forms
- Plural
- signallings
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What does “signalling” mean?
The word “signalling” means the use of signals to communicate, especially in telecommunications or transport systems. In plain terms, the equipment and process used to send signals, common in rail and telecom contexts.
How do you use “signalling” in a sentence?
Here is “signalling” used in a sentence: “A signalling fault delayed several trains on the line.”
What part of speech is “signalling”?
“Signalling” is a noun.
Is “signalling” a common word?
“Signalling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
