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Term: sign
Definition: Sign means to write your name on a document or to communicate using sign language. When you sign a document, it shows that you agree with what is written on it. If you can't write your name, you can make a mark like an "X" and have someone else witness it. Sometimes, someone else can sign for you if they have the authority to do so. Signing can also mean joining or agreeing to something, like signing on for a job or a term of office.
Sign can mean:
Here are some examples of how sign can be used:
These examples illustrate how sign can be used to show agreement, communicate, or authenticate something.