signature

• Substantiv, das den Namen einer Person bezeichnet, der in charakteristischer Weise zur Identifikation oder Autorisierung geschrieben wird; auch ein unterscheidendes Merkmal oder eine Besonderheit.

A noun referring to a person's name written in a distinctive way as a form of identification or authorization, or a distinctive characteristic or feature.

1. Written nameA2formal

   A person's name written in a distinctive way as a form of identification or authorization.

   Unterschrift

   • Please put your signature at the bottom of the contract.
   • The bank requires a signature for every transaction.
   • She signed her signature with a flourish.

   Synonymeautographmark

2. Distinguishing featureB2formal

   A distinctive characteristic or quality that identifies someone or something.

   Markenzeichen

   • The chef's signature dish is a chocolate soufflé.
   • Her signature style is bold and colorful.
   • The building's signature design includes a glass dome.

   Synonymebadgecharacteristicearmarkfeaturehallmarkmarkstamptrademarktrait

3. Digital signatureB2formalIT

   An electronic form of a signature used to verify the authenticity of digital documents.

   Digitale Signatur

   • The email was secured with a digital signature.
   • You need to add your electronic signature to the PDF.
   • Digital signatures ensure the integrity of online transactions.