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サイン — meaning in English

sain

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English meaning

  • autograph noun A famous person's signature, especially one given to a fan as a keepsake.
  • sign noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
  • signature noun A person's name written by their own hand, used to confirm identity or approval.
  • sine noun In trigonometry, a function of an angle giving the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the hypotenuse in a right triangle.

Senses

サイン is used for these senses in English:

  • astrological sign (astrology) Any of twelve signs, corresponding to constellations, that are used as the basis of astrology
  • sign (transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it. [from 15th c.]
  • signature A person's name, written by that person, used as identification or to signify approval of accompanying material, such as a legal contract.
  • sine (trigonometry, mathematics) In a right triangle, the ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the hypotenuse.

autograph — full definition

  1. noun A famous person's signature, especially one given to a fan as a keepsake.
  2. verb To sign one's name on something as a personal mark.

sign — full definition

  1. noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
  2. noun A board, notice, or symbol displaying information, directions, or a warning.
  3. verb To write one's name on a document to show agreement, authorship, or identity.
  4. verb To communicate using gestures, especially in sign language.

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