Definitions
of sign
1. [n] - (medical) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease 2. [n] - (linguistics) a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified 3. [n] - a gesture that is part of a sign language 4. [n] - a character indicating a relation between quantities 5. [n] - a public display of a (usually written) message 6. [n] - a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened) 7. [v] - approve in writing, to express assent, responsibility, or obligation 8. [v] - engage by written agreement 9. [v] - place signs, as along a road 10. [v] - communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs 11. [v] - mark with one's signature 12. [v] - communicate in sign language 13. [v] - be engaged by a written agreement
Quotes
- Example use of the word sign1. he showed signs of strain 2. they welcomed the signs of spring 3. he posted signs in all the shop windows 4. don't forget the minus sign 5. The bond between the signifier and the signified is arbitrary--de Saussure 6. there were no signs of asphixiation 7. He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18 8. The soprano signed to sing the new opera 9. I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin 10. write one's name (on) 11. She signed the letter and sent it off 12. Please sign here 13. He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture 14. The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu 15. sign an intersection 16. This road has been signed 17. They signed two new pitchers for the next season 18. All parties signed the peace treaty 19. Have you signed your contract yet?
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