noun

signature

SIHG-nuh-chuh

noun

A person's name written by their own hand, used to confirm identity or approval.

"The cheque needed her signature before it could be cashed."

A distinctive feature or style that identifies someone or something.

"The chef is known for his signature dessert."

adj

Distinctive and closely associated with a particular person or thing.

"She wore her signature red lipstick to every event."

How to Use Signature

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishYour handwritten name used to confirm something, or, as an adjective, something typical and instantly recognisable as "yours".

Common pairings

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more signature comparative, signatured past tense, signatures plural, signatures singular, most signature superlative

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From Medieval Latin signatura, from Latin signare ("to sign, mark"), from signum ("sign").

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