signature

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪɡnətʃə/ or /ˈsɪɡnɪtʃə/
• (US) enPR: ′sĭgnəchər or ′sĭgnĭchər, IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/ or /ˈsɪɡnɪtʃɚ/

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Noun

Singular signature

Plural signatures

The signature of Isaac Newton

1. (countable) When a person writes their own name with a pen, they are writing their signature.

   The cheque has to have my signature on it, or the bank won't give you money for it.

Adjective

Positive signature

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. A signature item of a place is something that is unique and indicates the identity of it.

   My signature dish is herb-crusted lamb.

   Gordon Ramsay's signature dish is the Beef Wellington.