sign

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Pronunciation
/saɪn/
/saɪn/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

(sometimes also used uncountably) A visible indication.

Example Sentences
  • I gave them a thumbs-up sign.
2 Definition

Physical evidence left by an animal.

Example Sentences
  • The hunters found deer sign at the end of the trail.
3 Definition

A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.

Example Sentences
  • I missed the sign at the corner so I took the wrong turn.
4 Definition

A wonder; miracle; prodigy.

5 Definition

An astrological sign.

Example Sentences
  • Your sign is Taurus? That's no surprise.
6 Definition

Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.

Example Sentences
  • I got the magnitude right, but the sign was wrong.
7 Definition

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.

8 Definition

Sign language in general.

Example Sentences
  • Sorry, I don't know sign very well.
9 Definition

An omen.

Example Sentences
  • "It's a sign of the end of the world," the doom prophet said.
10 Definition

A property of the body that indicates a disease and, unlike a symptom, is unlikely to be noticed by the patient.

11 Definition

A military emblem carried on a banner or standard.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make a mark

2 Definition

To make the sign of the cross

3 Definition

To indicate