signal

  • 131Signal station — Signal Sig nal, a. [From signal, n.: cf. F. signal[ e].] 1. Noticeable; distinguished from what is ordinary; eminent; remarkable; memorable; as, a signal exploit; a signal service; a signal act of benevolence. [1913 Webster] As signal now in low …

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  • 132Signal reflection — occurs when a signal is transmitted along a transmission medium, such as a copper cable or an optical fiber, some of the signal power may be reflected back to its origin rather than being carried all the way along the cable to the far end. This… …

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