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   Sign

   /sīn/

   

   noun

   • 1. an object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else: "flowers are often given as a sign of affection" Similar indicationsignalsymptomhintpointersuggestionintimationmarkmanifestationdemonstrationtokentestimonyevidenceattestationproofrare:sigil
   • ▪ used to indicate that someone or something is not present where they should be or are expected to be: "there was still no sign of her"
   • ▪ an indication of a disease detectable by a medical practitioner even if not apparent to the patient: "clinical signs of liver disease"
   • ▪ a miracle regarded as evidence of supernatural power (chiefly in biblical and literary use): "he observed signs and miracles taking place"
   • ▪ any trace of a wild animal, especially its tracks or droppings: North American "wolverine sign"
   • 2. a gesture or action used to convey information or instructions: "she gave him the thumbs-up sign" Similar gesturesignalwavegesticulationcuenodactionmovementmotionbody languagekinesics
   • ▪ an action or reaction that conveys something about someone's state or experiences: "she gave no sign of having seen him"
   • ▪ a gesture used in a system of sign language.
   • ▪ short for sign language
   • ▪ a symbol or word used to represent an operation, instruction, concept, or object in algebra, music, or other subjects: "the integral sign ∫" Similar symbolmarkcipherlettercharacternumeralfiguretypecodehieroglyphsignifierideogramlogogramgraphrunediacriticrepresentationemblemdevicebadgeinsigniaarmscoat of armscrestlogowritinghieroglyphics
   • ▪ a word or gesture given according to prior arrangement as a means of identification; a password.
   • 3. a notice that is publicly displayed giving information or instructions in a written or symbolic form: "I didn't see the stop sign" Similar noticesignpostsignboardwarning signroad signtraffic signplacardboardplatepointerarrowmarkerwaymarkindicatorposterbillstickeradvertisementinformal:adadvert
   • 4. each of the twelve equal sections into which the zodiac is divided, named from the constellations formerly situated in each, and associated with successive periods of the year according to the position of the sun on the ecliptic: "a person born under the sign of Virgo"
   • 5. the positiveness or negativeness of a quantity: "the last four bits hold a pattern to represent the sign of the number"

   verb

   • 1. write one's name on (a letter, card, or similar item) to identify oneself as the writer or sender: "the card was signed by the whole class" Similar writeinscribepenpencilscribblescrawldash offputaddarchaic:underwrite
   • ▪ indicate agreement with or authorization of the contents of (a document or other written or printed material) by attaching a signature: "the two countries signed a nonaggression treaty" Similar endorsevalidatecertifyauthenticateauthorizesanctionlegalizeput into effectenactagree toapproveratifyadoptsay yes togive one's approval torubber-stampinformal:give something the go-aheadgive something the green lightOKgive something the OKgive something the thumbs upOpposite repudiate
   • ▪ write (one's name) for purposes of identification or authorization: "she signed her name in the book" Similar autographendorsewitnessinitialput one's mark oncountersignre-signset one's hand tosubscribearchaic:underwritestylerare:chirographate
   • ▪ engage (someone, typically a sports player or a musician) to work for one by signing a contract with them: "the company signed 30 bands" Similar recruithireengageemploytake onappointtake into one's employtake into employmentcontractput on the payrollsign on/upenrollenlistdated:take into serviceOpposite dismiss
   • ▪ commit oneself to work by signing a contract: "things haven't changed since I signed in the summer"
   • 2. use gestures to convey information or instructions: "she signed to her husband to leave the room" Similar gesturesignalgive a sign toindicatedirectmotiongesticulatewavebeckonnod
   • ▪ communicate in sign language: "she was learning to sign"
   • ▪ express or perform (something) in sign language: "the theater routinely puts on signed performances"
   • 3. mark or consecrate with the sign of the cross: archaic "he signed himself with the cross"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French signe (noun), signer (verb), from Latin signum ‘mark, token’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. signable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 5

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   The meaning of SIGN is a motion or gesture by which a thought is expressed or a command or wish made known. How to use sign in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Sign.

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   Sign definition: a token or indication; a piece of evidence. See examples of SIGN used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySIGN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SIGN meaning: 1. to write your name, usually on a written or printed document, to show that you agree with its…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › signSign - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A sign is a clue something happened, or a display that communicates a message, like a stop sign that tells you stop. To sign also means to write your signature.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › signSign - definition of sign by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, or quality: A high temperature is a sign of fever. 2. a. An act or gesture used to convey an idea, a desire, information, or a command: gave the go-ahead sign. See Synonyms at gesture.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionsign noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of sign noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › signSIGN | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   SIGN meaning: 1. something that shows that something is happening: 2. a symbol or message in a public place that…. Learn more.