: having a sign
especially : having a plus or minus sign
signed numbers like +6 and −4

Examples of signed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As for signed jewelry, collectors can bid on an eye-catching Van Cleef & Arpels turquoise and diamond necklace circa 1985 (estimate: $110,000 to $150,000) and an Art Deco-style Burmese ruby and diamond bracelet by Cartier that feels straight out of a Bridgerton scene (estimate: $40,000 to $52,000). Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024 Also in his collection: an SS mug, a Nazi gravy boat, several German telephones and sirens, and a signed photograph of Hitler. Rebecca Panovka, Harper's Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024 In a snapshot shared via Blanco's Instagram Stories, the music producer can be seen holding a signed headshot of a young Gomez in character as Alex Russo while present-tense Gomez stands in the background, looking embarrassed. Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2024 Among his most treasured items are a signed photograph of former Packers head coach Mike Holmgren and a letter from Desmond Howard before he was named Super Bowl MVP for the 1996 season. Matias Grez, CNN, 7 Feb. 2024 There, the choreography of cappuccino is conducted in silence, through signed and handwritten orders. Peter Marks, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2023 And for those looking for a little less of Travis on the items, Trophy is also selling non-bloody signed drumsticks and drum heads. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023 In a signed affidavit, Hill denies all of the defense allegations. Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2023 The 21-track effort also features appearances from big names like Rick Ross, 21 Savage and Usher, and a signed CD of the set is available through the duo’s official webstore. Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of signed was in 1873

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“Signed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signed. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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