Signature
/ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
Definitions
2 meaningsA person's own name written by that person, used to confirm, authorize, or prove something.
/ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
A person's name or mark written by that person
The document is not valid without a signature.
💡 Simply: It's your own special way of writing your name to say, 'I agree!' or 'This is mine!' Like when you sign a birthday card or a school paper.
👶 For kids: It's like drawing your name, so everyone knows it's really you!
More Examples
She added her signature to the bottom of the letter.
The artist's signature was barely visible on the painting.
How It's Used
"The contract requires both parties' signatures."
"Please add your signature to the bottom of the form."
A distinctive or characteristic feature or quality.
/ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
A distinctive feature or characteristic
The artist's signature brushstrokes made the painting easily recognizable.
💡 Simply: It's like a special ingredient, a catchphrase, or a unique thing that makes something or someone recognizable. Like a chef's special dish or a singer's unique voice.
👶 For kids: A special thing that makes something like someone, or something special!
More Examples
The restaurant's signature dish is known throughout the city.
That song has all the band's signature sounds.
How It's Used
"The author's signature style is evident in her use of vivid imagery."
"The chef's signature dish is the lobster bisque."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
signature move
A specific action or style that is characteristic of someone.
"The basketball player's signature move was the jump shot."
From Latin *signatura*, meaning 'a mark or sign', from *signare* 'to mark, sign'.
Used since the 16th century to describe the act of signing one's name, and later to describe a distinctive mark or style.
Memory tip
Think of your signature as a sign that you agree to something.
Word Origin
"a mark or sign, to mark, sign"