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 noun

Examples of signalize in a Sentence

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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

1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of signalize was in 1613

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“Signalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signalize. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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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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