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Signature Definition, Usage & Key Distinctions (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：written name (signature)

signature 🔊

/ˈsɪɡnətʃər/

Your name written by yourself, usually to show you agree to something or prove who you are.

Signature illustration: hand signing a document with a pen

written name 🔊

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/ˈrɪtən neɪm/

A person's name written in their own hand, typically used to confirm identity or consent to something.

📁 Category：Laws & Regulations 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'signare' (to mark), via Old French 'signature'.

💡 Mnemonic

SIGN your NAME to make it official - that's your SIGNature.

📖 Example

Before the contract becomes official, please put your signature on the dotted line at the bottom. 🔊 To finalize the contract, sign your name on the bottom line.

🔗 Collocations

digital signature – An electronic form of signature used for online documents.

signature block – The area in a document where signatures are placed.

require a signature – To need a signature for validation or approval.

🔄 Synonyms

autograph (n.) – A signature, especially of a famous person.

endorsement (n.) – A signature or approval on a document.

sign-off (n.) – The act of signing to approve something.

🚫 Antonyms

anonymous (adj.) – Without a name or signature.

unsigned (adj.) – Not having a signature.

🌱 Derivatives

sign (v.) – To write one's signature.

signatory (n.) – A person who signs a document.

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'signum' (sign). Historically used for authentication in Roman documents. Modernly, essential in legal contracts and artistic trademarks.

Meaning 2：distinctive feature (signature)

signature 🔊

/ˈsɪɡnətʃər/

A special quality or feature that makes someone or something easily recognizable and unique.

Signature dish example: unique, recognizable plate of food

distinctive feature 🔊

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/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv ˈfiːtʃər/

A characteristic or quality that is uniquely associated with a person, place, or thing, making it easily recognizable.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The chef's signature dish is a pasta with a secret sauce that no other restaurant can perfectly copy. 🔊 The chef's signature dish is a pasta with a secret sauce that no other restaurant can perfectly copy.

🔗 Collocations

signature style – A unique way of doing something that identifies the creator.

signature move – A characteristic action in sports or performance.

signature scent – A distinctive perfume associated with a brand or person.

🔄 Synonyms

trademark (n.) – A distinctive sign identifying goods or services.

hallmark (n.) – A distinctive feature, especially of excellence.

characteristic (n.) – A feature typical of a person or thing.

🚫 Antonyms

generic (adj.) – Lacking distinctive features; common.

ordinary (adj.) – Not special or unique.