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sign

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈsiɡnu/sig·no

Definition

1

A symbol, mark, or object used to represent or indicate something.

Usage examples

The dove is a sign of peace.
His resignation was a sign of the company's troubles.

Common combinations

zodiac signsign of the timesmathematical sign

Idiomatic expressions

  • a sign of the times (something that is typical of the current period)