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What is the noun for signalist?

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signal

A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
An on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person.
(of a radio, TV, telephone, internet, etc.) An electrical or electromagnetic action, normally a voltage that is a function of time that conveys the information of the radio or TV program or of communication with another party.
A token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign.
Useful information, as opposed to noise.
(computing) A simple interprocess communication used to notify a process or thread of an occurrence.
Synonyms:

sign, indication, hint, clue, suggestion, mark, warning, indicator, pointer, alert, tip, omen, intimation, evidence, lead, alarm, manifestation, cue, token, proof, symptom, reminder, prompt, demonstration, beacon, expression, attestation, testimony, wink, Mayday, message, SOS, bleep, blinker, okay, predictor, tip-off, high sign, signal fire, smoke signal, warning sign, gentle reminder, guide, trace, index, inkling, note, display, implication, symbol … more

Examples:

“Education Leeds assistant chief executive Roland Absalom said it was a clear signal that the situation was improving.”

“When Sheffield saw a player dismissed for two yellow card offenses, it was the signal for Vale to press forward again.”

“At some point, he will give you a signal to leave, and you get up and go cash out all the chips you have.”

signalling

the use of signals in communications, especially the sending of signals in telecommunications
(rail transport) the signals and associated equipment required for their operation.
Synonyms:

gesticulation, gesture, motion, sign, action, signal, movement, wave, kinesics, indication, mime, nod, motioning, waving, pantomime, expression, gesturing, beckoning, salute, signing, gestures, bow, signals, body language, hand movement, sign language, arm-waving, high sign, outward expression, move, cue, act, deed, display, signaling, signs, waves, mimes, actions, indications, nods, signalings, expressions, moves, wavings, cues, motionings, gesturings, displays, beckonings … more

signalman

Somebody employed to operate the signals and points of a railway.
A member of the armed forces responsible for signalling.
Synonyms:

operator, signaller, railway signal operator, signal operator

Examples:

“The signalman skillfully directed the trains, ensuring a smooth flow of traffic on the railway.”

“Occasionally, for a joke, the fireman would put the end of the staff in the firebox, making it too hot for the signalman to handle.”

“The crew consisted of the stoker and driver, the guard and assistant guard, the shunter, the station master and the signalman.”

signalment

The act of signalling, or of signalizing.
A description based on specific traits.

signaler

One who signals.
A device that sends a signal.
Synonyms:

stimulator, activator

signalase

(biochemistry) A peptidase that cleaves signal peptides from secreted proteins cotranslationally

signalization

The process of signalizing; characterization or differentiation
Examples:

“The site, at the corner of a busy portal intersection, presented issues given the close proximity to the WalMart General Offices requiring special traffic signalization.”

signalist