v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Signalized p. pr. & vb. n. Signalizing ] [ From Signal, a. ] 1. To make signal or eminent; to render distinguished from what is common; to distinguish. [ 1913 Webster ]
It is this passion which drives men to all the ways we see in use of signalizing themselves. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To communicate with by means of a signal; as, a ship signalizes its consort. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. To indicate the existence, presence, or fact of, by a signal; as, to signalize the arrival of a steamer. [ 1913 Webster ]