adjective

undersigned

Undersigned (adjective) means having signed at the bottom of a document. Example: “The undersigned parties agree to the terms outlined above.”

adjective

Having signed at the bottom of a document.

"The undersigned parties agree to the terms outlined above."

noun

The person or people whose signature appears at the end of a document, referring to themselves formally.

"I, the undersigned, confirm that the above statement is true."

How to use undersigned

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal way of referring to whoever has signed a document, used within that same document.

When to use it

Very formal and mostly limited to legal and official paperwork.

Word forms

undersigneds plural, undersigned plural

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Etymology

From under- plus signed.

Rhymes for undersigned

signed feigned aligned maligned designed unsigned assigned resigned

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Frequently asked questions

What does “undersigned” mean?

The word “undersigned” means having signed at the bottom of a document. In plain terms, a formal way of referring to whoever has signed a document, used within that same document.

How do you use “undersigned” in a sentence?

Here is “undersigned” used in a sentence: “The undersigned parties agree to the terms outlined above.”

What part of speech is “undersigned”?

Depending on how it is used, “undersigned” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “undersigned” have?

“Undersigned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having signed at the bottom of a document.