A figure, image or idea that substitutes reality.
The act of representing.
An object that describes an abstract group in terms of linear transformations of vector spaces; (more formally) a homomorphism from a group on a vector space to the general linear group (group of all bijective linear transformations) on the space.
A statement; a presentation of opinion or position, or an utterance made to influence the opinions or actions of others
The lawyers and staff who argue on behalf of another in court.
That which represents something else.
The ability to elect a representative to speak on one's behalf in government; the role of this representative in government.
A theatrical performance.
An act of representing, i.e. presenting again.
A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
An astrological sign.
A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
Sign language in general.
A wonder; miracle; prodigy.
A perceptible (e.g. visible) indication.
A property of the body that indicates a disease and, unlike a symptom, can be detected objectively by someone other than the patient.
A military emblem carried on a banner or standard.
Physical evidence left by an animal.
A semantic unit, something that conveys meaning or information (e.g. a word of written language); (linguistics, semiotics) a unit consisting of a signifier and a signified concept. (See sign (semiotics).)
An omen.
Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
To write (one's name) as a signature.
To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it.
To communicate using gestures to (someone).
To bless (someone or something) with the sign of the cross; to mark with the sign of the cross.
To engage (a sports player, musician etc.) in a contract.
To determine the sign of
To cross oneself.
To furnish (a road etc.) with signs.
More generally, to write one's signature on (something) as a means of identification etc.
To write one's signature.
To finalise a contractual agreement to work for a given sports team, record label etc.
To use sign language.
To communicate or make known (a meaning, intention, etc.) by a sign.
To calculate or derive whether a quantity has a positive or negative sign.
To mark, to put or leave a mark on.
To communicate using a gesture or signal.