signature
[verb]
Synonyms: sign, autograph, ink, subscribe

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

sig‧na‧ture S3 /ˈsɪɡnətʃə $ -ər/ noun
[Word Family: noun: sign, signal, signatory, signature, signing, signaller; verb: sign, signal; adverb: signally; adjective: signed ≠ unsigned]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Old French; Origin: Medieval Latin signatura, from Latin signare; ⇒ sign²]

1. [countable] your name written in the way you usually write it, for example at the end of a letter, or on a cheque etc, to show that you have written it:
Her signature is totally illegible (=cannot be read).
The school collected 4,000 signatures for the petition.
The Ukrainians put their signatures to the Lisbon Protocol.
Someone’s forged my signature (=made an illegal copy of my name to deceive people) on this letter.
Each child must obtain the signature of his or her parents.

2. [uncountable] formal the act of signing something
for signature
We will send you a copy of the agreement for signature.

3. [countable usually singular] something that is closely related to an event, person, or style:
Smith’s signature singing style
⇒ key signature, time signature

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

signature
noun
ADJ. illegible
VERB + SIGNATURE add, append, put, scrawl, write We both refused to put our signatures to the agreement.
witness Your signature must be witnessed by two people.
collect, gather, get, obtain They collected over 1,000 signatures for the petition.
bear, carry The will bears her signature.
forge

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

signature
noun
BAD: The signature of the new protocol took place in Rio de Janeiro.
GOOD: The signing of the new protocol took place in Rio de Janeiro.

Usage Note:
signature = your name, written in the way that you usually write it on a cheque, business letter etc: 'These letters need your signature, Mr Ross.' 'You can tell by the signature if the painting is genuine.'
To refer to the event at which two or more people sign a legal or formal agreement, use signing : 'The signing of the peace agreement is scheduled to take place in Zurich at the end of the month.'

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Common Errors ▲