signalling event

A "signalling event" is a fundamental concept in various fields such as telecommunications, biology, and finance, where it denotes a critical occurrence or change that conveys information.

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Definition

C1Telecommunications

(technical)A change in the state of a communication channel, where each state represents a symbol to be transmitted.

Example

  • In digital communication, each signalling event helps transmit bits of data.

C1Biology

(technical)A process where a cell responds to external signals, often involving receptor activation and subsequent intracellular pathways.

Example

  • The binding of a hormone to its receptor triggers a signalling event within the cell.

C1Finance

(technical)An action by a company or individual that provides information to the market or investors about future intentions or conditions.

Example

  • A company's decision to buy back shares can be seen as a signalling event indicating confidence in its future performance.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "signalling event":

starting signalcertain eventsemaphore signaldanger signal