signalization

noun

sig·​nal·​iza·​tion
variants also British signalisation
ˌsignələ̇ˈzāshən
-nᵊlə̇-
-nəˌlīˈz-
-nᵊlˌīˈz-
plural -s
1
: the act of signalizing
2
: the act of equipping with signals
parking restrictions … and improved signalizationRobert Moses

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of signalization was in 1927

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“Signalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signalization. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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