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A handwritten name or personal mark with which someone signs documents, letters, or works of art to confirm their authenticity or authorship.
Für den Vertrag fehlt nur noch Ihre Signatur.
All that’s missing for the contract is your signature.
shelfmark
A label made up of letters and/or numbers on a book that indicates its exact location on the shelf in a library.
Ich kann das Buch nicht finden, hast du die richtige Signatur notiert?
I can’t find the book; did you note down the correct shelfmark?
signature
A block of text that is automatically inserted at the end of an email or forum post and usually contains the sender’s name, position, and contact details.
In meiner E-Mail-Signatur stehen meine Telefonnummer und meine Website.
My email signature includes my phone number and my website.
signature
A characteristic, recognizable feature or style that is typical of a person, brand, or work.
Die eleganten Kurven sind die unverkennbare Signatur dieses Designers.
The elegant curves are this designer’s unmistakable signature.
signature
In music, the key signature at the beginning of a staff that indicates the key, or the time signature.
Das Stück hat eine komplexe Signatur mit fünf Kreuzen.
The piece has a complex signature with five sharps.
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In the historical doctrine of signatures, an external feature of a plant or mineral that was supposed to indicate its healing effect on a particular organ.
Nach der alten Signaturenlehre sollte die Walnuss aufgrund ihrer Form gut für das Gehirn sein.
According to the old doctrine of signatures, the walnut was thought to be good for the brain because of its shape.
All meanings of 'Signatur' (signature) derive from the Latin word 'signum' (sign). It is always about a sign that identifies, marks, or confirms something.
Seine Signatur ist ein klares Zeichen seiner Zustimmung.
His signature is a clear sign of his approval.
When referring to a handwritten signature, the verbs 'seine Signatur setzen' (to add one’s signature) or 'eine Signatur leisten' (to provide a signature) are often used. The signature is often placed 'unter' (under/below) a document.
Bitte setzen Sie Ihre Signatur unten rechts auf das Formular.
Please add your signature at the bottom right of the form.
You can recognize this meaning from the context of 'Bibliothek' (library), 'Buch' (book), and 'Regal' (shelf). Here, the signature is a code that leads to the book’s location.
Ohne die korrekte Signatur ist es fast unmöglich, das Buch in der großen Bibliothek zu finden.
Without the correct shelfmark, it is almost impossible to find the book in the large library.
In the digital sphere, 'Signatur' (signature) refers to the text block at the end of an email. Keywords are 'E-Mail' (email), 'Kontaktdaten' (contact details), and 'automatisch einfügen' (insert automatically).
Ich muss meine E-Mail-Signatur aktualisieren, weil ich eine neue Position habe.
I need to update my email signature because I have a new position.
In the figurative sense, 'Signatur' (signature) describes a person’s unique style. It is often used with adjectives such as 'persönlich' (personal), 'einzigartig' (unique), or 'unverkennbar' (unmistakable).
Die Verwendung von kräftigen Farben ist die unverkennbare Signatur der Künstlerin.
The use of bold colors is the artist’s unmistakable signature.
In the field of music, 'Signatur' (signature) is a technical term. It refers to the accidentals at the beginning of the staff that determine the key.
Der Musiker erklärte die komplexe Signatur des Stückes.
The musician explained the complex signature of the piece.
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Unterschrift and Signatur can both refer to a handwritten name. Unterschrift is the usual term when someone confirms the contents of a document or concludes a contract. Signatur can also refer to a mark of authenticity or authorship, especially on letters or works of art.
Die Künstlerin bestätigt die Urheberschaft des Bildes mit ihrer Signatur.
The artist confirms that she is the creator of the painting with her signature.
Die Kundin bestätigt den Vertrag mit ihrer Unterschrift.
The customer confirms the contract with her signature.
