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单词 countersigned
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

countersigned

verb

past tense of countersign
as in endorsed

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • endorsed
  • signed
  • indorsed
  • cosigned
  • signed on
  • registered
  • signed up
  • autographed
  • inscribed
  • notarized
  • inked
  • scrawled
  • subscribed
  • penned
  • authored
  • scribbled
  • pencilled (in)
  • penciled (in)
  • scratched (out)
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