COUNTERSIGNS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Countersign

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late 16th century (as a noun): from French contresigner (verb), contresigne (noun), from Italian contrassegno, based on Latin signum ‘sign’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈkaʊntəsʌɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

add a signature to (a document already signed by another person)

Short Definition:

add signature to

Examples:
  • each cheque had to be signed and countersigned

Word: Countersign

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈkaʊntəsʌɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a signal or password given in reply to a soldier on guard

Short Definition:

signal or password given in reply to soldier on guard

Examples:
  • advance, patrol, and give the countersign to me

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