The Collaborative International Dictionary
Signalize \Sig"nal*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Signalized; p. pr. & vb. n. Signalizing.] [From Signal, a.]
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To make signal or eminent; to render distinguished from what is common; to distinguish.
It is this passion which drives men to all the ways we see in use of signalizing themselves.
--Burke. To communicate with by means of a signal; as, a ship signalizes its consort.
To indicate the existence, presence, or fact of, by a signal; as, to signalize the arrival of a steamer.
Wiktionary
vb. 1 (context transitive English) To make signal or eminent; to render distinguished from what is common. 2 (context transitive English) To communicate with by means of a signal. 3 (context humorous or nonstandard English) To make something noticeable, different, remarkable or conspicuous, especially by gesticulation. 4 (context nonstandard transitive English) To signal; to indicate the existence, presence, or fact of, by a signal. 5 (context nonstandard English) To install a traffic signal at an intersection that is currently regulated by stop signs.
WordNet
v. provide with traffic signals; "signalize a busy intersection" [syn: signalise]
communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu" [syn: sign, signal, signalise]
point out carefully and clearly [syn: signalise, point out, call attention]
make conspicuous or noteworthy [syn: signalise, distinguish]
Usage examples of "signalize".
Teaching Conferences which are to be convened in the course of, and which must signalize, the world-wide celebrations of the Centenary of the Year Nine.
Flat-bottomed boats and transports to be used in this expedition, were prepared in different ports on the coast of France: and a small squadron was equipped at Dunkirk, under the command of an enterprising adventurer called Thurot, who had, in the course of the preceding year, signalized his courage and conduct in a large privateer called the Belleisle, which had scoured the North Seas, taken a number of ships, and at one time maintained an obstinate battle against two English frigates, which were obliged to desist, after having received considerable damage.
He signalized his youth by deeds of valor, and displayed a matchless dexterity, as well as strength, in every martial exercise, and even in the less honorable contests of the Olympian games.
A French frigate of twenty-six guns, called the Emeraude, was taken in the channel, after a warm engagement, by an English ship of inferior force, under the command of captain Gilchrist, a gallant and alert officer, who, in the sequel, signalized himself on divers occasions, by very extraordinary acts of valour.
Carausius, a Menapian of the meanest origin, but who had long signalized his skill as a pilot, and his valor as a soldier.
The satraps, whom he was obliged to trust, embraced the first opportunity of regaining the affection of their countrymen, and of signalizing their immortal hatred to the Persian name.
In his march from Autun, through the heart of the Gallic provinces, Julian embraced with ardor the earliest opportunity of signalizing his courage.
The long and memorable quarrel of Iran and Touran is still the theme of history or romance: the famous, perhaps the fabulous, valor of the Persian heroes, Rustan and Asfendiar, was signalized, in the defence of their country, against the Afrasiabs of the North.
The numerous poor, who had been relieved by the liberality of Ambrose, embraced the fair occasion of signalizing their zeal and gratitude.