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signing Meaning & Definition

/ˈsaɪnɪŋ/

What Does Signing Mean?

As a noun, signing means The act of concluding a contract, especially by an athlete or entertainer with a company. It is also used to mean A player signed by a sporting organization. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of sign. As a verb, it means To make a mark.

Signing in Brief

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
Synonymssign language
Pluralsignings

Signing Definition (Noun)

  1. The act of concluding a contract, especially by an athlete or entertainer with a company.
  2. A player signed by a sporting organization.
  3. An event held in a bookshop etc. where copies of a book are signed by the author.
  4. The use of sign language; skill at using a sign language.

Signing as a Verb

  1. present participle and gerund of sign

Verb

  1. To make a mark
  2. To make the sign of the cross
  3. To indicate

Noun

  1. (by extension) A player signed by a sporting organization.
  2. An event (signing session) in a bookshop etc. where an author signs copies of his or her book.

Synonyms of Signing

Signing synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

signing (countable and uncountable, plural signings)

signing

Words That Rhyme With Signing

Frequently Asked Questions About Signing

Is signing a noun or a verb?

Signing is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for signing?

Words with a similar meaning to signing include sign language. See the full list of signing synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of signing?

The plural of signing is signings.

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