signalize
[verb]
Synonyms: characterize, distinguish, individualize, individuate, mark, qualify, singularize, signal, flag, gesture, motion, sign

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signalize verb. ['sɪgn(ǝ)lʌɪz] Also signalise. E17.
[from SIGNAL adjective + -IZE.]
1. verb trans. Make remarkable or noteworthy; distinguish. E17.
■ H. S. Salt A..little flower, with not much except its rarity to signalize it.
b. Make known or display in a striking manner. E18.

2. verb trans. Be a feature of; characterize. L17.
■ C. Pebody Cheers..signalised the success of the Minister's speech.

3. verb trans. Point out, draw attention to. E18.
■ W. S. Churchill This expression rex Anglorum is..signalised by historians as a milestone in our history.

4. verb trans. & intrans. Give a signal or signals (to); communicate (with) by means of a signal or signals. E19.

5. verb trans. = SIGNAL verb 2a, b. L19.
■ W. Deeping Putting-up of the shutters had signalized a voluntary bankruptcy.
■ F. Tomlin A letter..signalized..arrangements for the next meeting.

6. verb trans. Provide with traffic signals. US & Austral. M20.

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