sig·nal·ize
ˈsig-nə-ˌlīz 
signalized; signalizing
1
: to make conspicuous : distinguish, mark
2
: to point out carefully or distinctly
4
: to place traffic signals at or on
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—
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Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
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
According to the most recent decade of data available, 44% of all crashes where pedestrians were killed or injured occurred when an individual was struck while crossing at a signalized crossing like a traffic light.
—oregonlive.com, 11 June 2019
Each of the turn lanes would be signalized to more easily allow vehicles to re-enter the U.S. 190 flow.
—Kim Chatelain, NOLA.com, 3 May 2018
The two nearest signalized intersections are to the north and south at a distance beyond the length of more than two football fields.
—Tony Bizjak, sacbee, 1 Feb. 2018
The bike crossings also function as signalized crosswalks for pedestrians.
—Elliot Njus, OregonLive.com, 24 Aug. 2017
The project will include the relocation and expansion of the airport’s cell-phone lot, signalized pedestrian crossings between the terminals and parking garages, improving vehicular access to curbs and other enhancements.
—Larry Barszewski, Sun-Sentinel.com, 13 June 2017
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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
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
According to the most recent decade of data available, 44% of all crashes where pedestrians were killed or injured occurred when an individual was struck while crossing at a signalized crossing like a traffic light.
—oregonlive.com, 11 June 2019
Each of the turn lanes would be signalized to more easily allow vehicles to re-enter the U.S. 190 flow.
—Kim Chatelain, NOLA.com, 3 May 2018
The two nearest signalized intersections are to the north and south at a distance beyond the length of more than two football fields.
—Tony Bizjak, sacbee, 1 Feb. 2018
The bike crossings also function as signalized crosswalks for pedestrians.
—Elliot Njus, OregonLive.com, 24 Aug. 2017
The project will include the relocation and expansion of the airport’s cell-phone lot, signalized pedestrian crossings between the terminals and parking garages, improving vehicular access to curbs and other enhancements.
—Larry Barszewski, Sun-Sentinel.com, 13 June 2017
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“Signalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signalize. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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signalize
verb
sig·nal·ize
ˈsig-nə-ˌlīz
signalized; signalizing
: to make well-known : point out clearly
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