signalize

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verb

sig·​nal·​ize ˈsig-nə-ˌlīz 

signalized; signalizing

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 

noun

signalization

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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 signalization

—Robert Moses

Examples of signalize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The Moyle intersection has been signalized; Crystal Springs and Hamlin have been changed to right-in, right-out only. — Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1927, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for signalize

• advertise
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• alibis
• alkalies
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• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
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• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

signalize

verb

sig·​nal·​ize ˈsig-nə-ˌlīz 

signalized; signalizing

: to make well-known : point out clearly