autography

Meanings

• noun

  The act of signing a document or object with one's own hand, especially as a way of authenticating it.

  - "He put his autography on the contract."
  - "The autography of a famous person can be worth a lot of money."
  - "The ancient documents were authenticated by their autographies."

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Variants

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autograph , autographies , autographs , autography

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'autographos', meaning 'written by one's own hand'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'autograph' was first used in the late 15th century.

2. The longest autograph in history is believed to be that of Chinese Emperor Qianlong, which spans over 3,500 characters.

3. The Guinness World Records holds the title for the largest autograph book, which contains over 5,000 signatures.

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Related Concepts

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1. signature: A unique mark or symbol used to identify an individual or to authenticate a document.

2. authentication: The process of proving the authenticity of something.

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Culture

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Autography holds significant cultural importance in various contexts. In literature, an autograph letter is a personal letter signed by the author. In art, autographs of artists can add value to their works. In history, autographs of historical figures are valuable artifacts.

How to Memorize "autography"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of signing your name on a document or object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'autography' with 'signature' and 'handwriting'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Autos Graph' to remember that autography means 'written by one's own hand'.

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