signal phrase

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Definition of signal phrase in English English dictionary

An indication that something is a direct quote

Smith suggests that... and In Smith's words... are both signal phrases.

Related Terms

signal phrases

plural form of signal phrase

Hyphenation

sig·nal phrase

Turkish pronunciation

sîgnıl freyz

Pronunciation

/ˈsəgnəl ˈfrāz/ /ˈsɪɡnəl ˈfreɪz/