signing
Translation
signing, agreement, sign language
Examples
The signing of the contract took place yesterday.
The signing of the contract took place yesterday.
The club announced the signing of a new player.
The club announced the signing of a new player.
She is learning signing to communicate with her friend.
She is learning signing to communicate with her friend.
Grammar Patterns
((the ~ of sth.)) the act of signing something The signing of the treaty was a historic moment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: signature, endorsement, agreement
Etymology
From the verb 'to sign' + the '-ing' suffix, forming a noun. 'Sign' comes from Latin 'signum' meaning 'mark' or 'token'.
Memory Tips
Picture the act of making a 'sign' with a pen on paper. In sports, it's 'signing' a player to a team. It also refers to making 'signs' with hands (sign language).