noun
signing
SEYE-nihng
noun
1
The act of formally agreeing to a contract, especially for a sports player or performer.
"The club celebrated the signing of their new star forward."
2
A person newly signed to a team, agency, or label.
"The new signing scored on his debut."
3
An event where an author signs copies of their book for readers.
"The bookshop is hosting a signing this Saturday."
How to Use Signing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of putting a signature on a contract, or the person/event connected with that act.
Common pairings
book signing
new signing
signing ceremony
Word Forms
signings plural
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The club celebrated the _____ of their new star forward.