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signature

 

[ ˈsɪɡnətʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

email

A signature is a block of text that is automatically added at the end of an email message, typically containing the sender's name, contact information, and sometimes a quote or disclaimer.

Synonyms

closing, sign-off, footer.

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Word Description / Examples
signature

Used to refer to your name written in a specific way on documents or letters.

  • Please provide your signature at the bottom of the contract.
  • Her signature was clearly visible on the check.

Examples of usage

  • Please include your signature at the end of your email.
  • His email signature includes his job title and phone number.
Context #2 | Noun

legal document

A signature is a person's name written in a distinctive way as a form of identification on a legal document, contract, or official paper.

Synonyms

autograph, mark, seal.

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signature

Typically used to refer to the act of writing one's name on official documents, agreements, and legal papers.

  • Please provide your signature at the bottom of the form.
  • Her signature is required to validate the contract.

Examples of usage

  • You need to sign the document with your signature.
  • The contract is not valid without a signature.
Context #3 | Noun

art

In art, a signature is an artist's distinctive mark or symbol on a painting, sculpture, or other work of art, indicating authorship or authenticity.

Synonyms

artist's mark, autograph, monogram.

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signature

This term is typically used for a person's name written in a distinctive way as a form of identification in legal documents, checks, letters, etc.

  • Please sign your signature on the agreement.
  • Her signature was required for the transaction.

Examples of usage

  • The signature on this painting confirms it was created by the famous artist.
  • She added her signature to the bottom corner of the sculpture.

Translations

Translations of the word "signature" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assinatura

🇮🇳 हस्ताक्षर

🇩🇪 Unterschrift

🇮🇩 tanda tangan

🇺🇦 підпис

🇵🇱 podpis

🇯🇵 署名 (しょめい)

🇫🇷 signature

🇪🇸 firma

🇹🇷 imza

🇰🇷 서명

🇸🇦 توقيع

🇨🇿 podpis

🇸🇰 podpis

🇨🇳 签名 (qiānmíng)

🇸🇮 podpis

🇮🇸 undirskrift

🇰🇿 қолтаңба

🇬🇪 ხელმოწერა

🇦🇿 imza

🇲🇽 firma

Etymology

The word 'signature' originated from the Latin word 'signare', which means 'to mark'. The concept of signatures has been used for centuries as a way to authenticate documents and artworks. In the digital age, electronic signatures have become common for online transactions and legal agreements, replacing traditional handwritten signatures in many cases.

See also: cosigner, ensign, sign, signage, signal, signatory, signer, significant, signify, signing, signs.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,533, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.