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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

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

sign, signal, signaling
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

noun.communication

26 Subcategories

recording go
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
number, phone number, telephone number go
the number is used in calling a particular telephone
start, starting signal go
a signal to begin (as in a race)
storm signal go
a signal announcing the approach of a storm (particularly a storm of marked violence)
beam, radio beam go
a signal transmitted along a narrow path
ticktack go
system of signalling by hand signs used by bookmakers at racetracks
time signal go
a signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time
dog-ear go
a corner of a page turned down to mark your place
animal communication go
communication between animals (of the same species)
alarm, alert, warning signal, alarum go
an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
distress signal, distress call go
an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed
all clear go
a signal (usually a siren) that danger is over
bugle call go
a signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle
curfew go
a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions
retreat go
(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
drumbeat go
(military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown
telegraphic signal, radiotelegraphic signal go
a signal transmitted by telegraphy
whistling, whistle go
the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
high sign go
a silent signal of warning or recognition
symbol go
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
visual signal go
a signal that involves visual communication
indicator go
a signal for attracting attention
electronic signal go
a signal generated by electronic means
radio beacon go
a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation
input, input signal go
signal going into an electronic system
output, output signal go
signal that comes out of an electronic system