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Webster 1913 Edition

Signalize

Sig′nal-ize

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Signalized
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Signalizing
.]
[From
Signal
,
Adj.
]
1.
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.
2.
To communicate with by means of a signal;
as, a ship
signalizes
its consort
.
3.
To indicate the existence, presence, or fact of, by a signal;
as, to
signalize
the arrival of a steamer
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Signalize

SIG'NALIZE

,
Verb.
T.
To make remarkable or eminent; to render distinguished from what is common. The soldier who signalizes himself in battle, merits his country's gratitude. Men may signalize themselves, their valor or their talents.

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