signing
UK: ˈsaɪnɪŋ | US: ˈsaɪnɪŋ
n. the act of writing one's name on a document to confirm or authorize it
n. the process of agreeing to a contract or official role by signing a document
v. (gerund/present participle of "sign") the action of writing one's signature
The root "sign" originates from Latin signum, meaning "mark" or "token," reflecting its use in authentication. The suffix "-ing" transforms the verb "sign" into a noun denoting the action (e.g., "the signing of the treaty") or a gerund (e.g., "He is signing the contract"). The word evolved from physical marks to formalized signatures in legal contexts.
The signing of the peace treaty ended the decade-long conflict.
She attended the book signing to meet her favorite author.
The athlete delayed signing the contract until the terms were revised.
Digital signing has become a common practice for online documents.
His signing with the team was announced at a press conference.