A writing system of ancient civilizations
Letters of a writing system
Set of symptoms of a disease or patient
The use of symbols or images to communicate ideas
Plural for something which indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else
“Your reaction to your recent birthday may be a sign that you are dissatisfied with your life in more general terms.”
Plural for something regarded as an indication of what is going to happen
“The lack of interest should be interpreted as a sign that the business plan is impractical.”
Plural for a symbol or word used to represent an operation, instruction, concept, or object
“The linguistic sign is neither conceptual nor phonic, neither thought nor sound.”
Plural for a gesture or action used to convey information or an instruction
“She threw her arms out to receive me as a sign of friendship and affection.”
Plural for a notice on public display that gives information or instructions in a written or symbolic form
“A sign by the path warned all joggers and walkers to keep to the well-lit areas.”
Plural for a physical trace of the presence of something, either past or present
“Rangers are always on the lookout for any sign of life in the forest.”
Plural for a prediction or prognosis of a future event
Plural for a thing that indicates or signals the state or level of something
Plural for a small, flat piece of metal or other material bearing a name or inscription
Plural for a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something
Plural for a written or printed announcement
Plural for an illuminating realization or discovery
Plural for a trace or hint of something
Plural for a word used to gain admittance or to gain access to information
Plural for a notice or announcement in a public medium, typically promotional in nature
Plural for any of the twelve astrological signs
Plural for an adhesive label or decal
Plural for an extraordinary event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws
Plural for a visible or audible sign or sound that warns of danger
Plural for a word or phrase expressing a person's or group's core aim or belief
Plural for text, typically highlighted or in large font, used to declare a name or section of something
Plural for a mark impressed on a surface
Plural for a mark used as an indicator
To write one's name as a signature for purposes of identification or authorization
“He would sign the letter with a heart and then write his name in huge letters across the bottom.”
To authorize (a document) by attaching a signature
“Unfortunately, my prospective employers needed a copy of my degree before they could sign the contract.”
To employ or engage someone by signing a contract with them
“We've just managed to sign the best player in the league!”
To use gestures to convey information or instructions
“She would sign at me from a distance, desperately trying to tell me something.”
To write or mark with one's name (or brand)
To approve of something, or to allow something to happen
To fill in its entirety
To enter into a formal and legally binding agreement
To insert or introduce
To be a sign or symptom of
(arrive at) To reach (a conclusion or decision)
To mark items on a list
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