signaaliaan

Signaaliaan is a Dutch term that appears in a small number of sources to denote the activation or onset of signals within a system or process. It functions as a rare neologism rather than a standard term in signal processing, telecommunications, or human–computer interaction. Because it is not widely standardized, its exact meaning can vary between contexts.

The word is formed from signaal, meaning signal, and aan, a preposition used to indicate activation or the onset of a state. The construction is atypical for formal technical vocabulary and is mostly found in informal writings, niche articles, or speculative discussions rather than in dictionaries or formal glossaries.

In practice, signaaliaan is used to describe moments such as when a notification becomes visible to a user, when a sensor first emits a detectable signal, or when a signaling chain transitions from an inactive to an active state. Because of its inconsistent usage, some authors treat signaaliaan as equivalent to more established phrases like signaalactivering or signaallijn, while others avoid it altogether.

Signaaliaan is not widely recognized as a standard term, and its interpretation should be inferred from context. For rigorous technical writing, it is advisable to use explicit phrases such as activation of the signal, signal onset, or notification emission to avoid ambiguity. Related concepts include signaal, signaalverwerking, and notificatie.