a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
the number is used in calling a particular telephone
a signal to begin (as in a race)
a signal announcing the approach of a storm (particularly a storm of marked violence)
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
system of signalling by hand signs used by bookmakers at racetracks
a signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time
a corner of a page turned down to mark your place
communication between animals (of the same species)
an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed
a signal (usually a siren) that danger is over
a signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle
a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions
(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
(military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown
a signal transmitted by telegraphy
the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
a silent signal of warning or recognition
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
a signal that involves visual communication
a signal for attracting attention
a signal generated by electronic means
a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation
signal going into an electronic system
signal that comes out of an electronic system
record or recording made by a bolometer
the recording (column or paper strip) on which the constituents of a mixture are adsorbed in chromatography
the recording produced by an oscillograph
a recording of breathing made with a spirograph
a small explosive device that is placed on a railroad track and fires when a train runs over it; the sound of the explosion warns the engineer of danger ahead
the letters used to identify listed companies on the securities exchanges where they are traded
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
a canvas cone hoisted to warn of high winds
a symbol of disgrace or infamy
an individual instance of a type of symbol
all of the tokens of the same symbol
the characteristic sound produced by a bird
the warning signal that begins a period of preparation for an enemy air attack
a loud warning signal produced by a burglar alarm
an internationally recognized distress signal in radio code
an internationally recognized distress signal via radiotelephone (from the French m’aider)
a bugle call that signals troops to return
(military) signal to turn the lights out
(military) signal to wake up
(military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset
a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters
the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
a symbol of inquisitiveness
a symbol used to represent a number
a system of symbols and symbolic representations
the Hindu phallic symbol of Siva
a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain)
a written or printed symbol
a symbol of commercialism or greed
a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
a fire lighted at night as a signal
a visual warning signal
a cautionary sign of danger
a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
the cloak as a symbol of authority
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
an indicator that orients you generally
a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn
worn around arm as identification or to indicate mourning
propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon
an electronic signal that has been reflected back to the radar antenna; contains information about the location and distance of the reflecting object
a device that, on receiving radar signals, transmits coded signals in response to help navigators determine their position
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
the output of a computer in printed form
the output of a computer in readable form
a shout or bell to warn that fire has broken out
a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships
a noise made by the driver of an automobile to give warning;
a flag that serves as a warning signal
a warning signal that is a loud wailing sound
the sound of an alarm (usually a bell)
a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop
striped pole outside a barbershop
a rod carried as a symbol
(computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface
a distinguishing symbol
a symbol that establishes the identity of the one bearing it
a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity
a small, often stylized graphic symbol
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noun
a token or indication; a piece of evidence: The smoke curling from the chimney was a sign that someone was in the cabin.
any object, action, event, pattern, etc., that is taken as conveying a meaning: I took her silence and fidgeting as a sign of disagreement.Rising sales of disaster survival kits are a sign of the times.
a conventional or arbitrary mark, figure, or symbol used as an abbreviation for the word or words it represents.
a motion or gesture used to express or convey an idea, command, decision, etc.: Her nod was a sign that it was time to leave.
a notice, bearing a name, direction, warning, or advertisement, that is displayed or posted for public view: a traffic sign;a store sign.
a trace; vestige: There wasn’t a sign of them.
an arbitrary or conventional symbol used in musical notation to indicate tonality, tempo, etc.
Medicine/Medical. the objective indications of a disease.
any meaningful gestural unit belonging to a sign language.
an omen; portent: The general unrest was a sign of the approaching revolution.
Usually signs. traces, such as footprints or scat, of a wild animal.
Mathematics.
- a plus sign or minus sign used as a symbol for indicating addition or subtraction.
- a plus sign or minus sign used as a symbol for indicating the positive or negative value of a quantity, as an integer.
- multiplication sign.
- division sign.
- a symbol, as or !, used to indicate a radical or factorial operation.
verb (used with object)
to affix a signature to: to sign a letter.
to write as a signature: to sign one’s name.
to engage by written agreement: to sign a new player.
to communicate by means of a sign; signal: He signed his wish to leave.
Obsolete. to direct or appoint by a sign.
verb (used without object)
to write one’s signature, as a token of agreement, obligation, receipt, etc.: to sign for a package.
to make a sign or signal: He signed to her to go away.
to obligate oneself by signature: He signed with another team for the next season.
Verb Phrases
sign away / over to assign or dispose of by affixing one’s signature to a document: She signed over her fortune to the church.
sign in, to record or authorize one’s arrival (or departure) by signing a register.Also sign out.
sign off,
- to withdraw, as from some responsibility or connection.
- to cease radio or television broadcasting, especially at the end of the day.
- Informal. to become silent: He had exhausted conversation topics and signed off.
- to indicate one’s approval explicitly if not formally: The president is expected to sign off on the new agreement.
sign on,
- to employ; hire.
- to bind oneself to work, as by signing a contract: He signed on as a pitcher with a major-league team.
- to start radio or television broadcasting, especially at the beginning of the day.
- Computers. log1 (def. 17a).
sign up, to enlist, as in an organization or group; to register or subscribe: to sign up for the navy;to sign up for class.
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Origin of sign
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English noun signe, sign, from Old French and Latin signum “mark, sign, ensign, signal, image”; verb ultimately from the noun
synonym study for sign
10. Sign, omen, portent name that which gives evidence of a future event. Sign is a general word for whatever gives evidence of an event—past, present, or future: Dark clouds are a sign of rain or snow. An omen is an augury or warning of things to come; it is used only of the future, in general, as good or bad: birds of evil omen. Portent, limited, like omen, to prophecy of the future, may be used of a specific event, usually a misfortune: portents of war.
OTHER WORDS FROM sign
sign·less, adjectivesign·like, adjectivepost·sign, verb (used with object)un·signed, adjective
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH sign
sign , sing
Words nearby sign
sigmoid colon, sigmoid flexure, sigmoidoscope, sigmoidoscopy, Sigmund, sign, signa, signable, Signac, signage, signal
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Words related to sign
clue, flag, gesture, harbinger, hint, light, manifestation, note, prediction, proof, signal, suggestion, symbol, symptom, trace, warning, wave, emblem, logo, notice
How to use sign in a sentence
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It’s the most precaution Valderruten has taken before a first date, and it’s a sign of how much the singles scene has changed in the past year.
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The fact that I was even thinking that was a sign of how you start doubting your whole reality.
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The stormy pattern shows no signs of stopping, with four more chances for wintry precipitation over the next week.
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Senior aides to the impeachment managers’ team claim they are seeing signs that some Republicans may be wavering and might be convinced to vote for a conviction.
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In a true sign that the Politico of 2021 is not the Politico of, say, 2008, the Playbook crew didn’t publish the story 30 seconds after asking for comment.
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They are always suspended over a precipice, dangling by a slender thread that shows every sign of snapping.
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It was hard not to take it as a sign, a personal comment on my own Jewish dating failings.
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If he did, it could be a sign that our politicians are ready to resume genuine policy-making across party lines.
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President Harry Truman kept a sign on his desk that read: “The Buck Stops Here.”
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Even then, most of us doubted he would show up and actually sign the papers allowing him to enter the 1992 New Hampshire primary.
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Its continued presence in pulmonary tuberculosis is, however, a grave prognostic sign, even when the physical signs are slight.
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Idly his pen traced upon the paper in front of him a large X, the sign of the unknown quantity.
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Here they are seldom abundant, but their constant presence is the most reliable urinary sign of the disease.
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Waxy casts are found in most advanced cases of nephritis, where they are an unfavorable sign.
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Scouts reported that Porter still occupied his camp, and showed no sign of moving.
British Dictionary definitions for sign
noun
something that indicates or acts as a token of a fact, condition, etc, that is not immediately or outwardly observable
an action or gesture intended to convey information, a command, etc
- a board, placard, etc, displayed in public and inscribed with words or designs intended to inform, warn, etc
- (as modifier)a sign painter
an arbitrary or conventional mark or device that stands for a word, phrase, etc
maths logic
- any symbol indicating an operationa plus sign; an implication sign
- the positivity or negativity of a number, quantity, or expressionsubtraction from zero changes the sign of an expression
an indication or vestigethe house showed no signs of being occupied
a portentous or significant event
an indication, such as a scent or spoor, of the presence of an animal
med any objective evidence of the presence of a disease or disorderCompare symptom (def. 1)
verb
to write (one’s name) as a signature to (a document, etc) in attestation, confirmation, ratification, etc
(intr often foll by to) to make a sign; signal
to engage or be engaged by written agreement, as a player for a team, etc
(tr) to outline in gestures a sign over, esp the sign of the cross
(tr) to indicate by or as if by a sign; betoken
(intr) to use sign language
Derived forms of sign
signable, adjective
Word Origin for sign
C13: from Old French signe, from Latin signum a sign
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Scientific definitions for sign
A body manifestation, usually detected on physical examination or through laboratory tests or xrays, that indicates the presence of abnormality or disease. Compare symptom.
See symbol. See Table at symbol.
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Other Idioms and Phrases with sign
In addition to the idioms beginning with sign
- sign in
- sign off
- sign on
- sign one’s own death warrant
- sign on the dotted line
- sign out
- sign over
- sign up
, see
- high sign
- show signs of
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