Definition of "sign" in İngilizce

noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.

   • Their angry expressions were a clear sign they didn't want to talk.
   • Those clouds show signs of raining soon.
   • Those clouds show little sign of raining soon.

2. A mark or another symbol used to represent something.

   • The sharp sign indicates that the pitch of the note is raised a half step.
   • I gave them a thumbs-up sign.

3. (Canada, US, Australia, uncountable) Physical evidence left by an animal.

   • The hunters found deer sign at the end of the trail.

4. A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.

   • The sign in the window advertised a room for rent.
   • I missed the sign at the corner so I took the wrong turn.

5. A wonder; miracle; prodigy.

6. (astrology) An astrological sign.

   • Your sign is Taurus? That's no surprise.

7. (mathematics) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.

   • I got the magnitude right, but the sign was wrong.

8. A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.

9. (uncountable) Sign language in general.

   • Sorry, I don't know sign very well.

10. A semantic unit, something that conveys meaning or information (e.g. a word of written language); (linguistics, semiotics) a unit consisting of a signifier and a signified concept. (See sign (semiotics).)

11. A military emblem carried on a banner or standard.

verb

1. To make a mark

2. To make the sign of the cross

3. To indicate

4. To determine the sign of