Autograph: meaning, definitions and examples

use when referring to a person's handwritten signature, especially when it is given as a memento or collectible from someone famous.

• He waited in line for two hours to get the celebrity's autograph.
• I have an autograph of my favorite baseball player on this baseball.

use when referring to a person's name written by themself, usually on a document to indicate agreement, acceptance, or validation.

• Please add your signature at the bottom of the contract.
• The painting had the artist's signature in the lower right corner.

refers specifically to writing that is engraved, carved, or written as a formal dedication in a book or on a monument.

• The ancient coin had a Latin inscription around its edge.
• He found a lovely inscription inside the book: 'To my dearest friend.'

typically used in a commercial or promotional context when a person, often a celebrity, publicly supports or agrees with a product, service, or idea.

• The athlete's endorsement of the new sports drink significantly boosted its sales.
• She received an endorsement from a famous actor for her new book.