(mathematics) Positive or negative polarity. (Note: it is improper to place a sign on the number zero)
A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
(mathematics) A tuple specifying the sign of coefficients in any diagonal form of a quadratic form.
(medicine) A resemblance between the external character of a disease and those of some physical agent, for instance, that existing between the red skin of scarlet fever and a red cloth; supposed to indicate this agent in the treatment of the disease.
“They coped manfully, however, blasting through new single Guess I Wanted More and finishing with a flourish on their alt-rock signoff song Three Weeks.”
“Further down the road, there is a most attractive black and white iron signpost pointing to the four villages.”
“In this constellation of guiding motifs and ideas, it is the last that serves as a signpost for the movements of phenomenology, existentialism and poststructuralism.”
signwriting
Any form of clear lettering designed to be used on signs
“DeMoss essentially recruited an entire team with a signee at each position.”
“It wouldn't be a surprise to learn that Def Jam is employing a version of the same tactics with its new signee Alessia Cara, a smoky young soul singer who got her start posting covers on YouTube.”
“College sports are not offering much relief either, with the N. C. A. A. now poking around the recruiting of the Kentucky signee Nerlens Noel, Pete Thamel reports on SI.com.”
signedness
(computing) The state or condition of being signed.
“There are various signages at the park entrance, and other places within the park.”
“Other lots under the goods component are signages, countertops, and phenolic board for cubicle and urinal.”
“Moreover, there is a cumulative impact of such signages and it may be difficult to quantify the impact of such an effect, which happens over a period of time.”