Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

traffic sign

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.65 in modern English

Syllables: traf-fic sign
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A sign for the control of traffic or the information of drivers.

Example Sentences

"The traffic signs on motorways are particularly clear and well lit at night."
"2021, "New rules on major EU roads should improve infrastructure safety", ETSC One omission is any language on getting roads ready for automated systems in transport. ETSC had called for provisions on ensuring that road markings, signs and infrastructure take into account the specific needs of e.g. traffic sign recognition and automated lane keeping systems."

Inflected Forms

traffic signs (plural)

Questions

What does traffic sign mean?: A sign for the control of traffic or the information of drivers.

How to pronounce traffic sign

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