poorsignal
nounUK /ˌpɔː ˈsɪɡnəl/
US /ˌpʊr ˈsɪɡnəl/
A weak phone or internet connection that keeps breaking up.
I couldn't hear you because I had a poor signal in the tunnel.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A faint or unclear broadcast transmission.
The old radio picked up a poor signal from the distant station.
3. Any weak sign or indication of something.
The survey gave a poor signal about how customers really feel.
4. A low-quality output from a sensor or device.
The thermometer sent a poor signal and showed the wrong temperature.