signed
/saɪnd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having a signature; endorsed.
Adjective
Examples
The signed check could be cashed.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Having both positive and negative varieties.
Adjective
Examples
It wasn't until they tried to subtract 3 from 1 that the elementary school students realized they needed signed numbers.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “signed” mean?
Having a signature; endorsed.
Is “signed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.