sig·nal·ize
ˈsig-nə-ˌlīz 
signalized; signalizing
1
: to make conspicuous : distinguish, mark
2
: to point out carefully or distinctly
4
: to place traffic signals at or on
sig·nal·iza·tion
variants
also British signalisation
ˌsignələ̇ˈzāshən,
-nᵊlə̇-,
-nəˌlīˈz-,
-nᵊlˌīˈz-
plural -s
1
: the act of signalizing
2
: the act of equipping with signals
parking restrictions … and improved signalization—
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29 Sep. 2025
As an alternative to using Moffett, try Innovation Way, which has been signalized to better accommodate higher traffic volumes.
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The Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2019
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The Moyle intersection has been signalized; Crystal Springs and Hamlin have been changed to right-in, right-out only.
—
Idaho Statesman,
29 Sep. 2025
As an alternative to using Moffett, try Innovation Way, which has been signalized to better accommodate higher traffic volumes.
—
Gary Richards,
The Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2019
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“Signalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signalize. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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signalize
verb
sig·nal·ize
ˈsig-nə-ˌlīz
signalized; signalizing
: to make well-known : point out clearly
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