nounπShare(sometimes also used uncountably) A visible indication."I gave them a thumbs-up sign."signcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePhysical evidence left by an animal."The hunters found deer sign at the end of the trail."animalenvironmentnaturebiologyecologysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures."I missed the sign at the corner so I took the wrong turn."communicationsigntrafficitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wonder; miracle; prodigy."The unexpected recovery of the injured bird was seen by many as one of the signs that a miracle had occurred. "phenomenasupernaturaltheologyreligionsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn astrological sign.""My friend told me she is really compatible with people who have earth signs like Taurus or Virgo." "astrologysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePositive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign."I got the magnitude right, but the sign was wrong."mathsignnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."My sister uses sign language at school to communicate with her classmates. She learned the signs for "hello," "goodbye," and "thank you." "communicationsignlanguagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSign language in general."Many deaf people use signs to communicate. "languagesigncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn omen."The dark clouds were ominous signs of the coming storm. "supernaturalastrologyreligionsignmythologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA property of the body that indicates a disease and, unlike a symptom, is unlikely to be noticed by the patient."The doctor noticed several signs of jaundice, such as yellowing of the eyes, even though the patient hadn't noticed anything unusual. "medicinebodydiseasesignphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA military emblem carried on a banner or standard."The soldiers marched proudly, their regimental signs waving in the wind. "militarywarheraldrysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a mark"Please sign your name at the bottom of the page. "signmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make the sign of the cross"Before eating his lunch, the little boy signs himself quickly, then says grace. "ritualreligiontheologycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo indicate"The teacher signs the student's report card to show that she has read and approved it. "communicationsignlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading