Definition of "sign"
- noun
A visible indication.
A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
A traffic sign.
A meaningful gesture.
Any of several specialized non-alphabetic symbols.
An astrological sign.
Positive or negative polarity.
A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
Sign language in general.
An omen.
A property of the body that indicates a disease and, unlike a symptom, is unlikely to be noticed by the patient.
- verb
To write one's signature on (a document), thus showing authorship.
To give legal consent by writing one's signature.
To persuade to sign a contract.
To write one's signature.
(colloquial) To give autographs.
To communicate using sign language.
To communicate using (sign langauge).
To be a sign or omen.
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