segnalamento

signalling

noun seh-nyah-lah-MEN-toh Rare

Also means

signal system

Usage Note

Segnalamento is a technical term used in railway and traffic engineering to denote the complete system of signals, signs, and warnings on a line. It is distinct from segnale (a single signal) — segnalamento ferroviario refers to the entire signalling infrastructure of a railway. Plural: segnalamenti.

Examples

"Il segnalamento ferroviario garantisce la sicurezza dei treni."

Natural Translation

Railway signalling ensures the safety of trains.

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