signature

/'signitʃə/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person's name written in their own distinctive way: A signature is a handwritten (or sometimes electronic) representation of a person's name, used to show identity, agreement, or approval on a document.
    • A distinctive pattern, characteristic, or feature: A signature can be a unique mark or quality that identifies something or someone.
    • (Music) The sharps or flats placed after a clef to indicate the key: In musical notation, the key signature shows which notes are to be consistently raised or lowered.
    • (Music) A short, distinctive tune used to identify a performer or broadcast: A signature tune is a melody associated with a particular person, show, or brand.
    • (Printing) A printed sheet folded to form a section of a book: In bookbinding, a signature is a group of pages printed on a single sheet that is folded and bound with others.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Please add your signature at the bottom of the contract.
    • The chef's signature dish is known for its unique blend of spices.
    • The symphony is written in the key of E minor, as shown by its signature.
    • The radio station plays its signature tune every hour.
    • *The book is made up of sixteen-page signatures sewn together.
Advanced Usage
  • "Signature style": A unique and recognizable way of doing something.
    • The artist's signature style involves bold colors and geometric shapes.
  • "Wet signature": A physical, handwritten signature, as opposed to a digital one.
    • Some legal documents still require a wet signature.
  • "Signature move": A characteristic action, especially in sports or performance.
    • The gymnast's signature move is a double-twisting somersault.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sign (verb): To write one's signature.
    • He will sign the document tomorrow.
  • Signatory (noun): A party or person who has signed an agreement.
    • All signatories to the treaty must comply with its terms.
  • Signatureless (adj.): Lacking a signature.
    • The check was returned because it was signatureless.
Synonyms
  • Autograph: A signature, especially of a famous person.
  • Hallmark: A distinctive feature or characteristic.
  • Trademark: A distinctive sign identifying goods or services; also used figuratively for a characteristic style.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • To sign off on something: To give official approval by signing.
    • The manager must sign off on all major expenses.
  • To sign up for something: To enroll or register for something, often by providing a signature.
    • I decided to sign up for the advanced language course.
Related Idioms
  • Put your John Hancock on it: To sign your name (John Hancock was a prominent signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence).
    • Just put your John Hancock on the dotted line, and the car is yours.
  • A signature away from something: Very close to completing an agreement or deal.
    • We are just a signature away from finalizing the merger.
Noun
  1. a sheet with several pages printed on it; it folds to page size and is bound with other signatures to form a book
  2. the sharps or flats that follow the clef and indicate the key
  3. a melody used to identify a performer or a dance band or radio/tv program
  4. a distinguishing style
    • this room needs a woman's touch
  5. your name written in your own handwriting

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