Thesaurus: signs

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1. n a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened) n a public display of a message n any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message n structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted n (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided n (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease n having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges) n an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come n a gesture that is part of a sign language n a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified n a character indicating a relation between quantities v mark with one's signature; write one's name (on) v approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation v be engaged by a written agreement v engage by written agreement v communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs v place signs, as along a road v communicate in sign language v make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate