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Intercepted Sign: A sign that does not appear on a house cusp but is wholly contained within a house.

Signal Anxiety: An ego mechanism that results in activation of defensive operations to protect the ego from being overwhelmed by an excess of excitement. The anxiety reaction that was originally experienced . . . View Full Definition

Signal Processors: Electronic devices which alter sound either to achieve a particular effect or to solve a problem with that sound (e.g. Delays, compressors, reverbs, noise gates, equalizers).

Signal: Demand for immediate payment.

Sign-Up Period: A USDA-prescribed time period, usually lasting several months, when farmers can enroll in a crop price support or other farm program.

Sharp Sign: Musical symbol (#) that indicates raising a pitch by a semitone.

Sign: In semiotics, the smallest unit of meaning--composed of a signifier and its signified.

Signal To Noise Ratio: A measurement of noise level in a device compared to the level of the signal. Higher numbers signify a greater difference, which is better. In technical terms, it is the ratio, expressed in . . . View Full Definition

Signature: A line or two of information found in the closing of an email, usually followed the sender's name. Signatures can include advertising information, such as a company name, product, brand mess . . . View Full Definition

Signature Hole: A hole that that uniquely identifies a course by its characteristics or style