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signature Definition

sig·na·ture (sig′nə c̸hər)

noun

  1. a person's name written by that person; also, a representation of this in a mark, stamp, deputy's handwriting, etc.
  2. the act of signing one's name
  3. an identifying characteristic or mark
  4. that part of a doctor's prescription telling the patient how to use the medicine prescribed: usually marked S or Sig.
  5. theme song (sense )
  6. Music
    1. key signature
    2. time signature
  7. Printing
    1. a large sheet upon which are printed a number of pages in some multiple of four, and which, when folded to page size, forms one section of a book
    2. a letter or number at the bottom of the first page in such a sheet showing in what order that section is to be gathered for binding

Etymology: LL signatura < L signare: see signatory

adjective

  1. ☆ designating or of a product, as clothing, which is distinguished by a label bearing the stylized signature of its designer
  2. typical of or identified with a person, place, etc. an actor's signature mannerism, a restaurant's signature entree

signature Synonyms

signature

n.

sign, stamp, mark, name, written name, subscription, autograph, impression, indication, designation, trademark, one's John Hancock*.

signature Law Definition

n

A person’s mark or name, handwritten by that person or at the direction of the person for purposes of authentication of a document. It may also be a facsimile signature, affixed by a special machine at the owner’s order, or a unique digital code that is necessary for e-commerce.
Signature Hacker Definition
In anti-virus software and intrusion detection systems (IDS), a pattern that the system looks for when scanning files or network traffic. This term should not be confused with a digital signature. Virus or worm signatures are increasingly hard to determine because malicious code has begun to use code-morphing techniques—such that each propagated new signature version looks somewhat different from that of the previous generation.

See Also: Anti-Virus Software; Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS); Polymorphic Virus; Virus; Worm.

Graham, R. Hacking Lexicon. [Online, 2001.] Robert Graham Website. http://www.linuxsecurity.com/resource_files/documentation/hacking-dict.html.
signature Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • endpaper: Penciled signature on front free endpapers; otherwise a very nice, bright, attractive copy. £ 12.00 Scarce.

Adjective modifier

  • digital: The term digital signature is used to refer to signatures made through the use of a private key.
  • handwritten: Handwritten signature capture [ download ] - it is a handy Java program to capture handwritten signature and build your own database.
  • electronic: Whilst an advanced electronic signature will be very secure, there are still possible security problems associated with its use.
  • isotopic: To determine the isotopic signature of N in bulk deposition and in throughfall at a range of sites.
  • facsimile: Facsimile signatures are accepted by Customs on copies only.
  • spectral: Caltech have a Virtual Planetary Laboratory aimed at reproducing possible spectral signatures to help the Terrestrial Planet Finder program.

Converse of object

  • verify: The Spanish notary has a more elevated role than just verifying signatures.
  • collect: Please also forward this email to anyone else you know who might collect signatures.

Noun used with modifier

  • profile: Deb [ /quote ] Check here to include your profile signature.
  • ballpoint: A clear ballpoint signature " All the best Paul McCartney " with attractive cartoon smiley face added by the Beatles legend himself.
  • isotope: The two elements preserve an environmental fingerprint in the form of an isotope signature.
  • antivirus: Updated antivirus signatures may allow detection of this threat.

Possessives

  • notary: This means that the U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office certify the Notary's signature and seal.
  • secretary: The nominee secretary's signature on the forms to open a bank account ( no extra fee ).

Preposition: for

  • petition: She got loads of signatures for a huge petition.

Modifies a noun

  • sock: The new soft toy is nine inches tall and comes dressed in his signature socks and gloves.
  • tune: The signature tune for the Detective pilot episode was composed by John Addison.
  • dish: I had been looking forward to the fair because I was hoping to meet chefs and taste signature dishes.
  • petition: A one and a half million signature petition against its proposed closure has been collected.