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单词 countersign
释义

countersign

noun

coun·​ter·​sign ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌsīn How to pronounce countersign (audio)
1
: a signature attesting the authenticity of a document already signed by another
2
: a sign given in reply to another
specifically : a military secret signal that must be given by one wishing to pass a guard
countersign transitive verb
countersignature
ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈsig-nə-ˌchu̇r How to pronounce countersign (audio)
-chər
-ˌtyu̇r
-ˌtu̇r
noun

Synonyms

  • password
  • watchword
  • word
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Example Sentences

the guard demanded the countersign

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

countersign

noun

coun·​ter·​sign ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌsīn How to pronounce countersign (audio)
: a secret signal that must be given by a person wishing to pass a guard : password

Legal Definition

countersign

noun

coun·​ter·​sign ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌsīn How to pronounce countersign (audio)
: a signature attesting the authenticity of a document already signed by another

countersign 1 of 2

noun

as in word
a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard the guard demanded the countersign

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • word
  • password
  • sign
  • watchword
  • signal
  • parole
  • indication
  • shibboleth
  • hint

countersign

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verb

as in to indorse

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • indorse
  • sign
  • endorse
  • cosign
  • sign on
  • register
  • autograph
  • scrawl
  • inscribe
  • sign up
  • pen
  • notarize
  • ink
  • scribble
  • subscribe
  • author
  • pencil (in)
  • scratch (out)
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