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

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 26 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

signalize

verb
signalized; signalizing
: to make well-known : point out clearly

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