1. sign
noun. ['ˈsaɪn'] a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened).
Etymology
- sign (English)
- signe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signare (Latin)
2. sign
verb. ['ˈsaɪn'] mark with one's signature; write one's name (on).
Antonyms
Etymology
- sign (English)
- signe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signare (Latin)
3. sign
verb. ['ˈsaɪn'] approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation.
Antonyms
Etymology
- sign (English)
- signe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signare (Latin)
4. sign
verb. ['ˈsaɪn'] be engaged by a written agreement.
Etymology
- sign (English)
- signe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signare (Latin)
5. sign
noun. ['ˈsaɪn'] a public display of a message.
Etymology
- sign (English)
- signe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signare (Latin)
6. sign
noun. ['ˈsaɪn'] any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message.
Synonyms
Etymology
- sign (English)
- signe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signare (Latin)
7. sign
noun. ['ˈsaɪn'] structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted.
Synonyms
Etymology
- sign (English)
- signe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signare (Latin)
8. sign
verb. ['ˈsaɪn'] engage by written agreement.
Synonyms
Etymology
- sign (English)
- signe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signare (Latin)
9. sign
noun. ['ˈsaɪn'] (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided.
Etymology
- sign (English)
- signe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signare (Latin)
10. V
noun. a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it.