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sign

/saɪn/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A symbol or object used to convey a message or to represent an idea or concept.

    - "The traffic sign indicated that the speed limit was 30 miles per hour."
    - "The zodiac sign of Aries represents courage and leadership."
    - "The sign of the dollar is used to represent money."
  • Verb

    To affix a mark or symbol to something as a token of approval, authority, or authenticity.

    - "The teacher signed the permission slip for the field trip."
    - "The document was signed by the president."
    - "The artist signed his name to the painting."
Pronunciation
  1. /saɪn/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with sign
shine , fine , line , dine
Variants
List of all variants of sign that leads to same result
sign , signs , signed , signee , signees , signer , signers , signing , sign in , signed in , signing in , signs in , sign language , sign languages , sign of aggregation , sign off , sign-off , sign-offs , signed off , signing off , signs off , sign of the cross , sign on , sign-on , sign-ons , signed on , signing on , signs on , sign out , sign-out , sign-outs , signed out , signing out , signs out , sign up , sign-up , sign-ups , signed up , signing up , signs up
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'sign' comes from the Old English word 'signe', which meant 'token' or 'omen'. It is related to the Latin word 'signum', which also meant 'token' or 'mark'.

Trivia
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  1. The first traffic signs were made of wood and painted with oil-based paints.

  2. The international symbol for 'no parking' is a blue sign with a white 'P' in a circle.

  3. The sign for 'infinity' is represented by three dots ('...') in mathematics.

Related Concepts
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  1. Symbol: A sign is a type of symbol, which is a representation of an idea or concept.

  2. Semiotics: The study of signs and symbols and their meanings.

Culture
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The sign has been used throughout history in various cultures and contexts. In ancient times, signs were used as symbols of religious beliefs and as omens. In modern times, signs are used for a wide range of purposes, including traffic control, advertising, and identification.

How to Memorize "sign"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize the sign, imagine a symbol or object that represents the idea or concept being conveyed. For example, to remember the sign for 'stop', visualize a red octagonal shape with the word 'STOP' written on it.

  2. associate

    - To associate the sign with something memorable, such as a personal experience or a mnemonic device. For example, to remember the sign for 'speed limit', associate it with the image of a racecar slowing down.

  3. mnemonics

    - To use a mnemonic device to remember the sign, create a memorable phrase or acronym that helps you remember the meaning of the sign. For example, to remember the sign for 'yield', use the phrase 'Roadway Yields Right-of-Way'.

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