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
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
adjective
☆ designating or of a product, as clothing, which is distinguished by a label bearing the stylized signature of its designer
typical of or identified with a person, place, etc.: an actor's signature mannerism, a restaurant's signature entree
See signature in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(sĭgˈnə-chər)
noun
One's name as written by oneself.
The act of signing one's name.
A distinctive mark, characteristic, or sound indicating identity: A surprise ending is the signature of an O. Henry short story.
Abbr. Sig. or S.Medicine The part of a physician's prescription containing directions to the patient.
Music
a. A sign used to indicate key.
b. A sign used to indicate tempo.
Printing
a. A letter, number, or symbol placed at the bottom of the first page on each sheet of printed pages of a book as a guide to the proper sequence of the sheets in binding.
b. A large sheet printed with four or a multiple of four pages that when folded becomes a section of the book.