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sig|na|tory /s I gnətri, [AM ] -tɔːri/ (signatories ) N‑COUNT The signatories of an official document are the people, organizations, or countries that have signed it. [FORMAL ] □ [+ of/to ] Both countries are signatories to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

sig|na|ture /s I gnətʃə ^r / (signatures )

1 N‑COUNT Your signature is your name, written in your own characteristic way, often at the end of a document to indicate that you wrote the document or that you agree with what it says. □  I was writing my signature at the bottom of the page.

2 ADJ [ADJ n] A signature item is typical of or associated with a particular person. [mainly JOURNALISM ] □  Rabbit stew is one of chef Giancarlo Moeri's signature dishes.

si g|na|ture tune (signature tunes ) N‑COUNT A signature tune is the tune which is always played at the beginning or end of a particular television or radio programme, or which people associate with a particular performer. [mainly BRIT ] □  Doesn't that sound like the signature tune from Doctor Who? in AM, usually use theme song

sign|board /sa I nbɔː ^r d/ (signboards ) N‑COUNT A signboard is a piece of wood which has been painted with pictures or words and which gives some information about a particular place, product, or event. □  The signboard outside the factory read 'baby milk plant'.

sign|er /sa I nə ^r / (signers ) N‑COUNT A signer is someone who communicates information to deaf people using sign language. □  I'm keen on providing signers for deaf people and readers for the blind.

sig|net ring /s I gnət r I ŋ/ (signet rings ) N‑COUNT A signet ring is a ring which has a flat oval or circular section at the front with a pattern or letters carved into it.

sig|nifi|cance /s I gn I f I kəns/ N‑UNCOUNT The significance of something is the importance that it has, usually because it will have an effect on a situation or shows something about a situation. □ [+ of ] Ideas about the social significance of religion have changed over time.

sig|nifi|cant ◆◆◇ /s I gn I f I kənt/

1 ADJ [usu ADJ n] A significant amount or effect is large enough to be important or affect a situation to a noticeable degree. □  A small but significant number of 11-year-olds are illiterate. □  …foods that offer a significant amount of protein. ●  sig|nifi|cant|ly ADV [ADV with v] □  The number of MPs now supporting him had increased significantly.

2 ADJ A significant fact, event, or thing is one that is important or shows something. □  I think it was significant that he never knew his own father. ●  sig|nifi|cant|ly ADV □  Significantly, the company recently opened a huge store in Atlanta. SYNONYMS significant ADJ 1

important:This project is every bit as important to me as it is to you.

marked:There has been a marked increase in crimes against property.

notable:The proposed new structure is notable not only for its height, but for its shape.

considerable:To be without Pearce would be a considerable blow.

sig|ni fi|cant o th|er (significant others ) N‑COUNT If you refer to your significant other , you are referring to your wife, husband, or the person you are having a relationship with.

sig|ni|fy /s I gn I fa I / (signifies , signifying , signified )