signaling
/ˈsɪɡnəɫɪŋ/
actions taken to convey information about oneself to others
signaling in a sentence
“A college degree serves as signaling of ability to employers.”
Origin of signaling
From signal (Latin signalis), from signum mark
Related Words
screening
actions by the uninformed party to induce information revelation
moral hazard
increased risk-taking by someone protected from consequences
adverse selection
the tendency for higher-risk individuals to seek insurance
credible threat
a threat that is believable because carrying it out is rational
brinkmanship
pushing a dangerous situation to the edge to force concessions
Schelling point
a solution people converge on without communication