Signing: meaning, definitions and examples

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signing

[ ˈsaɪnɪŋ ]

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music

The act of using hand movements and facial expressions to convey meaning while singing.

Synonyms

expressive singing, gesturing

Examples of usage

She was so talented at signing that she could communicate without saying a word.
Sign language interpreters often accompany singers at concerts to make the performance accessible to the deaf community.

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politics

The act of officially agreeing to or ratifying a document or agreement by signing one's name.

Synonyms

endorsement, ratification

Examples of usage

The signing of the peace treaty marked the end of the conflict.
The president's signing of the bill into law was met with both praise and criticism.

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astrology

A specific placement of a planet in the zodiac, often believed to have significance for an individual's personality or destiny.

Synonyms

alignment, positioning

Examples of usage

Her sun sign's signing in Scorpio explained her mysterious and intense demeanor.
The astrologer analyzed the different signs and signings in his birth chart to provide insights into his future.

Translations

Translations of the word "signing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assinatura

🇮🇳 हस्ताक्षर करना (hastakshar karna)

🇩🇪 Unterschrift

🇮🇩 penandatanganan

🇺🇦 підписання

🇵🇱 podpisanie

🇯🇵 署名 (shomei)

🇫🇷 signature

🇪🇸 firma

🇹🇷 imzalama

🇰🇷 서명 (seomyeong)

🇸🇦 توقيع (tawqee)

🇨🇿 podepisování

🇸🇰 podpisovanie

🇨🇳 签名 (qiānmíng)

🇸🇮 podpisovanje

🇮🇸 undirskrift

🇰🇿 қол қою

🇬🇪 ხელმოწერა (khelmotsera)

🇦🇿 imzalama

🇲🇽 firma

Word origin

The word 'signing' derives from the Old English 'signan' which means 'to mark, to make a sign'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various contexts such as music, politics, and astrology. The act of signing has been an integral part of human communication and formal agreements for centuries, with cultural and symbolic significance across different societies.