Signature meaning in English
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Definition
a signature (on a document): an autograph, one's name written in one's own handwriting (on a document)
a signature: a distinguishing style, a specialty
Examples
- "All you need is Horatio's signature on the paperwork."
- "Sam : Well, it's all there Bruno, I assure you, with your signature at the bottom. It seems that you did actually agree to the terms of the loans when you signed seven years ago."
- "I'll be needing a signature for the presents, please, and I'll be off."
- "My divorce is finally final, and my monkey has learned to copy my signature."
- "Apparently, the painting reminds him very much of his grandmother, who was also red, ugly and had your signature on her bottom."
- "Something classic, something timeless: a signature scent."
- "- A signature is required upon delivery."
Exercise 1
From the list below, select the adjective which is different from the others.
Note that it is the adjectives in bold which are important here!
Note that it is the adjectives in bold which are important here!
From the list below, select the adjective which is different from the others.
Note that it is the adjectives in bold which are important here!
Note that it is the adjectives in bold which are important here!
This is not the best choice here. A "signature scent" is one which is made to last: a "classic" which can be worn for a whole lifetime. Example: "Coco's signature scent was called Number 555".
This is not the best choice here. The term "timeless" is used to refer to items which are "classics" or will not "date" or "go out of fashion" quickly. Example: "My grandmother's diamond wedding ring is so expensive and simple that it's timeless. I hope she dies soon".
This is the odd one out here. It's strange to describe a "fragrance" as "ugly". "Ugly" shares a similar meaning with "unattractive" or "unappealing": it is a negative adjective. Example: "My uncle bought me a very ugly china vase for my birthday. I dropped it on the floor".
This is not the best choice here. The term "classic" shares a similar meaning with "timeless", and refers to something which will not "date" or "go out of fashion" quickly.
Exercise 2
Philip writes about proof of purchase.
"Proof" refers to .
A "purchase" is .
An example of a proof of purchase might be a .
"Proof" refers to .
A "purchase" is .
An example of a proof of purchase might be a .
Philip writes about proof of purchase.
"Proof" refers to evidence 1.
A "purchase" is something you have bought 2.
An example of a proof of purchase might be a receipt 3.
"Proof" refers to evidence 1.
A "purchase" is something you have bought 2.
An example of a proof of purchase might be a receipt 3.
1 evidence: "Evidence" and "proof" share a similar meaning. They both refer to "proving" something. "Proof of purchase" is often a receipt or invoice, which proves that you have bought something.
1 an announcement: This is not the best choice. An "announcement" is a "declaration" or "statement": these terms do not share a similar meaning with "proof".
1 a decision: This is not the best choice. When we make a "decision", we make a "choice". These terms do not share a similar meaning with "proof".
2 something you have bought: This is the best option here. When we "make a purchase", we "buy something". The term "to purchase" is more formal than "to buy", and it is often used in a business context. "Proof of purchase" is evidence that you have bought something.
2 something you need: This is not a good definition of "purchase".
2 something you plan to do: This is not a good definition of "purchase".
3 receipt: "Receipt" is the best choice here. A "receipt" is a little piece of paper which you receive when you buy something, for example in a shop. We usually need the receipt if we want to return an item to a shop. At work, we need to show receipts if we want our expenses to be reimbursed.
3 passport: A "passport" is an official form of identification used when travelling between countries. It's not the right answer here.
3 signature: A "signature" is an "autograph" or a "signed name". It is not the right answer here.
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