"signable" meaning in English

See signable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: sign + -able Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sign|able}} sign + -able Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} signable (not comparable)
  1. That can be signed (represented in sign language). Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-signable-en-adj-uXD8Gw7O Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -able Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 23 7 25 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -able: 47 19 14 20
  2. Ready to have a signature affixed to it, as with a contract. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-signable-en-adj-Mo1~T0r5
  3. Available for the posting of signs. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-signable-en-adj-Ard4D6J0
  4. (sports) Capable of being signed, or recruited by a sports club. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-signable-en-adj-x4eBmDsE Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Download JSON data for signable meaning in English (2.4kB)

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          "ref": "2005, Anat Rafaeli, Michael G. Pratt, Artifacts and Organizations: Beyond Mere Symbolism, page 272",
          "text": "Boilerplate contracts provide an easily modified template that can serve as a basis for drafting a final signable contract.",
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          "ref": "1971, William R Ewald, Daniel R Mandelker, Street graphics: a concept and a system",
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