signalexamination
nounUK /ˈsɪɡnəlɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/
US /ˈsɪɡnəlɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
A signal examination is when you look at something very closely to see what it is telling you.
The doctor did a signal examination of the blinking light to find out what was wrong.
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2. A careful study of a signal to see if it is working correctly.
The engineer performed a signal examination before the train left the station.
3. A test that looks at the signs or messages something sends out.
The team did a signal examination of the radio to hear the hidden message.
4. A close look at clues or signs to understand what is happening.
Her signal examination of the footprints told her which way the animal went.