signal code
[/ˈsɪɡnəl koʊd/]
nounpl: signal codes
código de sinal
1. A system of signals or symbols used to convey information, especially in communication, transportation, or military contexts
The railway workers used a signal code to communicate train movements safely.
Os ferroviários usaram um código de sinal para comunicar os movimentos dos trens com segurança.
2. A standardized set of rules or conventions for interpreting visual, auditory, or electronic signals
The maritime signal code ensures all ships understand the same warning messages.
O código de sinal marítimo garante que todos os navios entendam as mesmas mensagens de aviso.
3. In programming or technology, a predefined series of commands or indicators used to trigger specific actions
The software uses a signal code to alert the system when an error occurs.
O software usa um código de sinal para alertar o sistema quando um erro ocorre.
Signal codes have historical significance in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in railway, maritime, and military operations. In Brazil, these systems remain important in infrastructure and transportation sectors. The term is more commonly used in technical, professional, and historical contexts rather than in casual everyday speech.
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