signalize

verb

sig·​nal·​ize ˈsig-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce signalize (audio)
signalized; signalizing
Synonyms of signalizenext

transitive verb

1
: to make conspicuous : distinguish, mark
2
: to point out carefully or distinctly
3
: to make signals to : signal
also : indicate
his silence signalizes approval
4
: to place traffic signals at or on
signalization
ˌsig-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce signalize (audio)
noun

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The function of news is to signalize an event, the function of truth is to bring to light the hidden facts, to set them into relation with each other, and make a picture of reality on which men can act. — Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 13 Oct. 2019 As an alternative to using Moffett, try Innovation Way, which has been signalized to better accommodate higher traffic volumes. — Gary Richards, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of signalize was in 1613

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signalize

verb
sig·​nal·​ize ˈsig-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce signalize (audio)
signalized; signalizing
: to make well-known : point out clearly

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