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signature

signature

288 1.2
A person's name written by hand to show who they are or that they agree
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
translation icon : firma
  • The lady whose signature goes on the check.
  • collect signatures
  • forge signatures
  • witness signature

And I want to take a look at the signature and the initials.

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Examples

  • "And, of course, Professor, I would like something with your signature authorizing me to do these things."

    Fiction book (1991)
  • That's my signature.

  • And I wrote, I stick my name, my signature in the corner.

  • I just need a signature and I'll be on my way.

  • This rule will go into effect with or without your signature.

  • - Firstly, I need your signature, sir.

  • I need a couple of signatures from you, starting here on the consent form.

  • And I want to take a look at the signature and the initials.

  • I knew he wouldn't buy, but all I wanted was his signature on an application.

  • Please sign your signature at the bottom of the form to authorize the transaction.

Synonyms

John Hancock
vssignature
  • Informal
7 4.5

A person's signature written when asked to sign

is the standard term for writing one's name for ID or authorization
siggy
vssignature
  • Texting
9.8

A short informal signature used in emails or online posts

is the usual formal term for writing one's name for ID or permission
celebrity signature
vssignature
3.4

A famous person's handwritten name kept as a souvenir

is the general term for writing one's name to identify or authorize

Compounds

A dish a chef or restaurant is best known for

time signature
  • Specialized
2 4.7

A sign at the start of music that shows beats in each bar and which note gets one beat

A special drink a bar or restaurant makes that shows its style

1 4.4

A short, easy to recognize piece of music that identifies a show or performer

A famous person's handwritten name kept as a souvenir

key signature
  • Specialized
5.5

A set of sharps or flats at the start of written music showing its key

key signature
  • Specialized
8.1

A digital mark added to a public key to show who owns it

4.2

A symbol in written music that shows how many beats are in each measure and which note gets one beat

signature recognition
  • Specialized
4.9

A computer system that checks a person's signature to confirm who they are

How Legible

autograph
199 3.3
signature
288 1.2
scrawl
6 5.7
scribble
1 3.5

Surface Forms

signature singular
signatures plural

Morphology

signature = sign (transparent) = sign + ature

The noun is a nominal formation built on the common word 'sign' and denotes a marking or identifying mark.

Etymology

Signature comes from the Latin signare meaning 'to sign' and signum meaning 'sign', like your personal sign on paper. So a signature is a person's written 'sign' that shows identity or agreement.