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sign
used of the language of the deaf
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adjective
used of the language of the deaf
noun
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
“the highway was lined with signboards”
noun
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
“he showed signs of strain”
noun
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
“signals from the boat suddenly stopped”
noun
a public display of a message
“he posted signs in all the shop windows”
noun
a character indicating a relation between quantities
“don't forget the minus sign”
noun
a gesture that is part of a sign language
noun
a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified
“{'source': 'de Saussure', 'text': 'The bond between the signifier and the signified is arbitrary'}”
noun
an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
“he hoped it was an augury”
noun
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
noun
having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)
“he got the polarity of the battery reversed”
noun
(medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
“there were no signs of asphyxiation”
verb
make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
verb
be engaged by a written agreement
“He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18”
verb
communicate in sign language
“I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin”
verb
mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)
“She signed the letter and sent it off”
verb
communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
“He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture”
verb
place signs, as along a road
“sign an intersection”
verb
engage by written agreement
“They signed two new pitchers for the next season”
verb
approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
“All parties ratified the peace treaty”
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Example Sentences
the highway was lined with signboards
he showed signs of strain
they welcomed the signs of spring
signals from the boat suddenly stopped
he posted signs in all the shop windows
don't forget the minus sign
{'source': 'de Saussure', 'text': 'The bond between the signifier and the signified is arbitrary'}
he hoped it was an augury
it was a sign from God
he got the polarity of the battery reversed
charges of opposite sign
there were no signs of asphyxiation
He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18
The soprano signed to sing the new opera
I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin
She signed the letter and sent it off
Please sign here
He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture
The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu
sign an intersection
This road has been signed
They signed two new pitchers for the next season
All parties ratified the peace treaty
Have you signed your contract yet?
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