signature Antonyms
Meaning of signature
signature (n)
your name written in your own handwriting
a distinguishing style
a melody used to identify a performer or a dance band or radio/tv program
the sharps or flats that follow the clef and indicate the key
a sheet with several pages printed on it; it folds to page size and is bound with other signatures to form a book
signature (v. t.)
A sign, stamp, or mark impressed, as by a seal.
Especially, the name of any person, written with his own hand, employed to signify that the writing which precedes accords with his wishes or intentions; a sign manual; an autograph.
An outward mark by which internal characteristics were supposed to be indicated.
A resemblance between the external characters of a disease and those of some physical agent, for instance, that existing between the red skin of scarlet fever and a red cloth; -- supposed to indicate this agent in the treatment of the disease.
The designation of the key (when not C major, or its relative, A minor) by means of one or more sharps or flats at the beginning of the staff, immediately after the clef, affecting all notes of the same letter throughout the piece or movement. Each minor key has the same signature as its relative major.
A letter or figure placed at the bottom of the first page of each sheet of a book or pamphlet, as a direction to the binder in arranging and folding the sheets.
The printed sheet so marked, or the form from which it is printed; as, to reprint one or more signatures.
That part of a prescription which contains the directions to the patient. It is usually prefaced by S or Sig. (an abbreviation for the Latin signa, imperative of signare to sign or mark).
To mark with, or as with, a signature or signatures.
signature Sentence Examples
- The politician cautiously signed the document, knowing the significance of his signature.
- The rare painting bore the artist's distinctive signature in the bottom corner.
- The burglar's signature move was to pry open windows with a crowbar.
- The doctor's signature was a scrawl, but it held immense weight in medical decisions.
- The email contained an electronic signature verifying the sender's identity.
- The contract required multiple signatures before it could be deemed legally binding.
- The handwriting expert examined the signature to determine its authenticity.
- The musician's autograph was a much-sought-after signature for collectors.
- The forensic scientist used the signature to identify the suspect in the crime.
- The celebrity chef's signature dish was a masterpiece of culinary art, earning it its unique signature.
FAQs About the word signature
your name written in your own handwriting, a distinguishing style, a melody used to identify a performer or a dance band or radio/tv program, the sharps or flat
hand,autograph,John Hancock, indorsement, mark, frank,endorsement, countersign
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The politician cautiously signed the document, knowing the significance of his signature.
The rare painting bore the artist's distinctive signature in the bottom corner.
The burglar's signature move was to pry open windows with a crowbar.
The doctor's signature was a scrawl, but it held immense weight in medical decisions.
