Signature
English Meaning
A sign, stamp, or mark impressed, as by a seal.
- 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.
- Medicine The part of a physician's prescription containing directions to the patient.
- Music A sign used to indicate key.
- Music A sign used to indicate tempo.
- Printing 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.
- Printing A large sheet printed with four or a multiple of four pages that when folded becomes a section of the book.
