CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “signal”?
Estimated level
B2
upper-intermediate
“signal” is roughly the #2362 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B2 level.
Meaning
noun. (of a radio, TV, telephone, internet, etc.) An electromagnetic action, normally a voltage that is a function of time, that conveys the information of the radio or TV program or of…
Example: My mobile phone can't get a signal in the railway station.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “signal” sits in the B2 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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