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(sig′năl)
[L. signale, indication, visible sign]
Any form of communication that provides information. It is usually oral, written, visual, or electronic, i.e., transmitted by radio, telephone, television, laser, or optical fibers. GER: signaling.

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(sig′năl)
[L. signale, indication, visible sign]
Any form of communication that provides information. It is usually oral, written, visual, or electronic, i.e., transmitted by radio, telephone, television, laser, or optical fibers. GER: signaling.

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