signed

signed definition - computer

In the digital world, a document that is "signed" typically means that it is tamper proof because it is wrapped in a "digital signature." It generally does not refer to an "electronic signature," which is the digital counterpart to a handwritten signature. See digital signature and electronic signature.



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