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An indication that something is a paraphrase or direct quote. / A phrase that signals a particular meaning or stance.

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signal phrase

Source Word

signal phrase

Noun

Japanese Meaning

引用やパラフレーズであることを示す表現 / 特定の意味や立場を示すフレーズ

When introducing a source, always include a clear signal phrase to show whether you are quoting directly or paraphrasing.

情報源を紹介する際は、直接引用か言い換え（パラフレーズ）かを示すために、明確な引用導入表現を必ず含めてください。

Sense（1）

An indication that something is a paraphrase or direct quote.

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

Sense（2）

A phrase that signals a particular meaning or stance.

signal phrases

（ plural ）