clew, clue, cue - evidence that helps to solve a problem

communication - something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups

scoreboard - a large board for displaying the score of a contest (and some other information)

placard, poster, posting, notice, card, bill - a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; "a poster advertised the coming attractions"

street sign - a sign visible from the street

signpost, guidepost - a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way

communication - something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups

recording - signal encoding something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded

phone number, telephone number, number - the number is used in calling a particular telephone; "he has an unlisted number"

starting signal, start - a signal to begin (as in a race); "the starting signal was a green light"; "the runners awaited the start"

storm signal - a signal announcing the approach of a storm especially one of marked violence

beam, radio beam - a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides pilots in darkness or bad weather

ticktack - system of signalling by hand signs used by bookmakers at racetracks

time signal - a signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time

dog-ear - a corner of a page turned down to mark your place

animal communication - communication between animals (of the same species)

alarum, warning signal, alarm, alert - an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger

distress call, distress signal - an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed

all clear - a signal (usually a siren) that danger is over

bugle call - a signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle

curfew - a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions

retreat - (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position

drumbeat - (military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown

radiotelegraphic signal, telegraphic signal - a signal transmitted by telegraphy

whistle, whistling - the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle; "the whistle signalled the end of the game"

high sign - a silent signal of warning or recognition; "she started to speak but he gave her the high sign"

symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

visual signal - a signal that involves visual communication

indicator - a signal for attracting attention

electronic signal - a signal generated by electronic means

radio beacon - a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation

input, input signal - signal going into an electronic system

output signal, output - signal that comes out of an electronic system

billboard, hoarding - large outdoor signboard

sandwich board - signboard consisting of two hinged boards that hang front and back from the shoulders of a walker and are used to display advertisements

shingle - a small signboard outside the office of a lawyer or doctor, e.g.

structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex construction or entity; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"

astrology, star divination - a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon

region, part - the extended spatial location of something; "the farming regions of France"; "religions in all parts of the world"; "regions of outer space"

zodiac - a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes

Aries the Ram, Ram, Aries - the first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox; the sun is in this sign from about March 21 to April 19

Taurus the Bull, Taurus, Bull - the second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20

Gemini the Twins, Twins, Gemini - the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20

Cancer the Crab, Crab, Cancer - the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22

Leo the Lion, Leo, Lion - the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22

Virgo the Virgin, Virgin, Virgo - the sixth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about August 23 to September 22

Libra the Balance, Libra the Scales, Libra, Balance - the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22

Scorpio the Scorpion, Scorpion, Scorpio - the eighth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about October 23 to November 21

Sagittarius the Archer, Archer, Sagittarius - the ninth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about November 22 to December 21

Capricorn the Goat, Capricorn, Goat - the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19

Aquarius the Water Bearer, Water Bearer, Aquarius - the eleventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about January 20 to February 18

Pisces, Pisces the Fishes, Fish - the twelfth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about February 19 to March 20

evidence, grounds - your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling"

medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

disease - an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

vital sign - sign of life; usually an indicator of a person's general physical condition; "he was still alive but his vital signs were weak"

oppositeness, opposition - the relation between opposed entities

experience - an event as apprehended; "a surprising experience"; "that painful experience certainly got our attention"

war cloud - an ominous sign that war threatens

omen, portent, prognostic, prognostication, presage, prodigy - a sign of something about to happen; "he looked for an omen before going into battle"

sign language, signing - language expressed by visible hand gestures

gesture, motion - the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

linguistics - the scientific study of language

language unit, linguistic unit - one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed

mathematical notation - a notation used by mathematicians

equals sign - a sign indicating that the quantities on either side are equal

plus sign - a sign indicating the operation of addition

minus sign - a sign indicating the operation of subtraction

write - communicate or express by writing; "Please write to me every week"

rubricate - sign with a mark instead of a name

sign away, sign over - formally assign ownership of; "She signed away her rights"

check in, sign in - announce one's arrival, e.g. at hotels or airports

sign away, sign over - formally assign ownership of; "She signed away her rights"

validate, formalise, formalize - declare or make legally valid

contract, undertake - enter into a contractual arrangement

undersign - sign at the bottom of (a document, for example)

ink - append one's signature to; "They inked the contract"

autograph, inscribe - mark with one's signature; "The author autographed his book"

initial - mark with one's initials

countersign - add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity; "You must countersign on this line of the contract"

execute - sign in the presence of witnesses; "The President executed the treaty"

endorse, indorse - of documents or cheques

hire, employ, engage - engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"

contract out - assign a job to someone outside one's own business

communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings; "He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist"

wigwag - signal by or as if by a flag or light waved according to a code

semaphore - send signals by or as if by semaphore

heliograph - signal by means of a mirror and the using the sun's rays

flag - communicate or signal with a flag

whistle - give a signal by whistling; "She whistled for her maid"

lay, place, put, set, position, pose - put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"

communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings; "He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist"

gesticulate, gesture, motion - show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave"

communicatory, communicative - able or tending to communicate; "was a communicative person and quickly told all she knew"- W.M.Thackeray