signature
gb/sˈɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/ us/sˈɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/
A2
Inglés
~ 2900
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
entity
1
Handwritten name for identification
Your name written by you to show it is really from you.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s signature on [a document]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'signature' with 'sign'. 'Sign' is the action, 'signature' is the written name.
Sinónimos
autograph (Usually refers to a famous person's signature, often for fans.)
Antónimos
anonymity (Refers to the state of having no identified name or signature.)
Colocaciones
sign a signature
|forged signature
|signature on a contract
|signature required
Temas
law
|daily life
|business
|communication
Ejemplos
- She put her signature at the bottom of the letter.
- The contract is not valid without your signature.
- His signature was forged on the check.
- Please add your signature here.
- They compared the signature on the form with the one on file.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Please write your signature here.
- I see your signature on the paper.
- He gave his signature to the teacher.
- This is my signature.
- She put her signature on the form.
Sustantivo
B1
property
2
Distinctive feature or style
A special quality or style that shows it is from a certain person or thing.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s signature [feature/style/dish]
Error frecuente:
Learners may think 'signature' here means writing your name, but it means a special identifying feature.
Sinónimos
trademark (Often used figuratively for a well-known feature of a person or brand.)
Antónimos
generic (Lacking any distinctive or unique features.)
Colocaciones
signature dish
|signature style
|signature move
|signature sound
Temas
arts
|culture
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The chef's signature dish is roasted duck with orange sauce.
- Her use of bright colors is her signature style.
- That guitar riff is his signature sound.
- The actor's signature move is a raised eyebrow.
- The designer is known for her signature patterns.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Pizza is his signature dish.
- Blue is her signature color.
- This is his signature move in the game.
- That song is her signature work.
- The hat is his signature style.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
entity
3
Data pattern for identification
A special code or pattern that shows what something is in computers or science.
Sinónimos
identifier (General term for something that marks identity in data.)
Antónimos
anonymizer (A tool that removes identifying data patterns.)
Colocaciones
digital signature
|virus signature
|electronic signature
Temas
technology
|science
Ejemplos
- The antivirus software updates its virus signatures daily.
- A digital signature ensures the message wasn't altered.
- The file's signature indicated it was an image.
- Electronic signatures can be used to sign contracts online.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My email has a digital signature.
- The program found the virus using its signature.
- We use an electronic signature for the form.
- The file's signature shows it is safe.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
signature
AFI
GB/sˈɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/
US/sˈɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/
Sílabas y acento
sig - na - ture (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sig)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: signature
- Plural: signatures
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
digital signature
1/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl sˈɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Electronic verification code
A special computer code that shows a message or file is real and has not been changed.
Ejemplos
- You need a digital signature to submit this online form.
- Digital signatures are important for secure communication.
signature dish
1/sˈɪɡnət͡ʃɚ dˈɪʃ/
fixed phrase
Chef's best-known dish
The food that a chef is best known for making very well.
Ejemplos
- Her signature dish is homemade lasagna.
- The restaurant's signature dish attracts customers from all over the city.
signature move
1/sˈɪɡnət͡ʃɚ mˈuv/
fixed phrase
Performer’s trademark action
A special action that someone does often and is known for, especially in sports or entertainment.
Ejemplos
- The player's signature move is a quick spin before shooting.
- He ended the show with his signature move: a backflip.