signed
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Adjective 1. Used of the language of the deaf: Refers to a form of communication that uses manual signs, gestures, and facial expressions, as opposed to spoken language. 2. Having a handwritten signature: Refers to a document, letter, or other item that has been marked with a person's unique, handwritten name or mark to indicate approval, authorship, or agreement.
Usage Examples
Adjective (Language):
- The interpreter translated the speech into signed English for the audience.
- They communicated using a signed language.
Adjective (Document):
- Please return the signed contract by Friday.
- I received a signed copy of the book from the author.
Advanced Usage
- "signed, sealed, and delivered": A phrase indicating that a document or agreement is formally and completely executed and finalized.
- The merger agreement is signed, sealed, and delivered; the deal is done.
Variants and Related Words
- Sign (verb): To write one's signature; to communicate using gestures.
- Signature (noun): A person's handwritten name.
- Signatory (noun): A person or party that has signed an agreement.
- Sign language (noun phrase): A complete, natural language that uses signs.
Synonyms
- For "having a signature": Autographed, endorsed, executed.
- For "language of the deaf": Manual, gestural.
Antonyms
- For "having a signature": Unsigned, blank.
- For "language of the deaf": Spoken, verbal.
Adjective
- used of the language of the deaf
- having a handwritten signature
- a signed letter