signature
signature
Definition
sig·na·ture (sig′nə c̸hər)
noun
- a person's name written by that person; also, a representation of this in a mark, stamp, deputy's handwriting, etc.
- the act of signing one's name
- an identifying characteristic or mark
- that part of a doctor's prescription telling the patient how to use the medicine prescribed: usually marked S or Sig.
- theme song (sense )
- Music
- Printing
- 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
Etymology: LL signatura < L signare: see signatory
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
signature
Synonyms
signature
n.
signature
Law Definition
n
A persons 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 owners 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 techniquessuch 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.
Browse dictionary entries near signature
- signatory
- signalment
- signalman
- signally
- signalize
- Signaling System 7
- signaling speed
- signaling rate
- signaling and control
- signal transfer point
- signature loan
- signboard
- signed
- Signed English
- signee
- signer
- signet
- signet ring
- significance
- significant
