WordHive Learning Dictionary

Signature

noun

a person’s written name.

9 letters 3 syllables

What does Signature mean?

a person’s written name.

Dictionary definition

A person’s name written in their own special way, often to show approval or identity.

Example sentences

Signature in a sentence

easy

Write your signature at the bottom of the form.

medium

The artist added a small signature to the corner of the painting.

hard

A signature can show who agreed to a document or created a piece of work.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Signature

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does signature mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to signature?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for signature?

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Signature

Voice settings
Sounds like

sig · nuh · cher · strongest beat: sig

Synonyms

Words like Signature

signed nameA simple phrase for a signature.
autographA signature, especially from a known person.
markUse when a signature is a written identifying mark.
Antonyms

Opposite words

blank lineA line without a written signature.
unsigned formA form that does not have a signature.
anonymous markA mark that does not show a name clearly.
Synonym practice

Want to practice signature synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Maya wrote her signature at the bottom of the card," then compare close word choices. Practice signature synonyms.

Word family

Signature word family

noun

signature

A written name used for identity or approval.

noun

signatures

More than one written name.

verb

signed

Wrote a name on something in the past.

Related words
Student support

Understand Signature

Hint for students

a person’s written name.

Common mix-up

Signature is not the same as blank line. Signature means a person’s written name.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The artist added a small signature to the corner of the painting. Clue words: artist, added, small. Underline clue words that show why signature fits instead of blank line. Now write one new sentence that shows signature without using the word signature. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show signature?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The artist added a small signature to the corner of the painting." Why does signature fit better than blank line?