signing
Definition
- Noun:
- The act of using hand gestures to communicate: "signing" refers to the use of a visual-gestural language, typically using hand shapes, movements, and facial expressions to convey meaning. It is the primary mode of communication for many Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
- The action of writing one's name: "signing" can also mean the act of writing one's signature on a document.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Language):
- American Sign Language (ASL) involves complex signing.
- The interpreter's signing was clear and easy to follow.
- Noun (Signature):
- The signing of the contract will take place tomorrow.
- Her signing on the dotted line made the agreement official.
Advanced Usage
- "to be fluent in signing": to be highly proficient in using a sign language.
- After years of study, she became fluent in signing.
- "the signing ceremony": a formal event where documents are signed.
- Diplomats attended the treaty signing ceremony.
Variants and Related Words
- Sign (v/n): To communicate using gestures; a gesture itself.
- He can sign very quickly. (Verb)
- The sign for "thank you" is simple. (Noun)
- Signature (n): A person's handwritten name.
- Please provide your signature here.
- Signatory (n): A party that has signed an agreement.
- All signatories are bound by the contract terms.
Synonyms
- Gesturing: Making movements, especially of the hands, to express ideas.
- Inking: Informally, the act of signing a contract.
- Executing: Formally completing a document by signing it.
Related Phrases
- Sign language: A complete, natural language that uses signs.
- British Sign Language (BSL) is different from ASL.
- Sign over: To transfer ownership by signing a document.
- He signed over the property to his daughter.
Related Idioms
- Sign on the dotted line: To formally agree to something by signing a contract.
- Once you sign on the dotted line, there's no going back.
- A signing bonus: A sum of money given to a new employee upon signing a contract.
- The job offer included a generous signing bonus.
Noun
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language expressed by visible hand gestures
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