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Meaning of Signing | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2 Frequent
ˈsaɪnɪŋ

Definitions

  1. The act of concluding a contract, especially by an athlete or entertainer with a company.
  2. A player signed by a sporting organization.
  3. An event held in a bookshop etc. where copies of a book are signed by the author.
  4. The use of sign language; skill at using a sign language.

Equivalents

Examples

“In basketball signings, Maryland added depth to its frontcourt by signing 6-foot-9 forward-center Joe Smith of Maury High in Norfolk […]”
“Early goals from summer signings Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Andre Santos proved enough to give Arsenal a narrow win over Olympiakos.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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