signature

/ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
noun
  1. A person's name written in a distinctive way, used to sign documents or show agreement.
    • She has a very elegant signature with a long loop under the last letter.
    • The bank teller compared the signature on the check to the one on file.
    • Please put your signature at the bottom of the contract.
  2. A distinctive feature or characteristic that identifies someone or something.
    • The artist's bold use of color became her signature over the years.
    • The chef's signature is the use of fresh herbs in every dish.
    • That laugh is his signature — you can always tell when he's in the room.
  3. A unique pattern or code used in computing to verify identity or data integrity.
    • You need to add your signature to the app to prove you are the developer.
    • Each email is sent with a cryptographic signature for security.
    • The software checks the digital signature to ensure the file hasn't been tampered with.
adjective
  1. Characteristic of or associated with a particular person or thing; distinctive.
    • She wore her signature red lipstick to the party.
    • The company's signature product is a lightweight, durable backpack.
    • The restaurant is famous for its signature dish, a spicy seafood pasta.
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