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countersign vs signature

signature vs countersign

countersign and signature both are nouns.

countersign is a verb but signature is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
countersign Yes No Yes No
signature Yes No No No
As nouns, signature is a hypernym of countersign; that is, signature is a word with a broader meaning than countersign:
  • countersign: a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed
  • signature: your name written in your own handwriting
countersign (noun) signature (noun)
a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed a distinguishing style
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group your name written in your own handwriting
a sheet with several pages printed on it; it folds to page size and is bound with other signatures to form a book
the sharps or flats that follow the clef and indicate the key
a melody used to identify a performer or a dance band or radio/tv program
countersign (verb) signature (verb)
add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity
Difference between countersign and signature

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