English · Word Candidate

signing

/ˈsaɪnɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: signings

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of concluding a contract, especially by an athlete or entertainer with a company.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động kết thúc hợp đồng, đặc biệt là của vận động viên hoặc nghệ sĩ với công ty

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Noun

In basketball signings, Maryland added depth to its frontcourt by signing 6-foot-9 forward-center Joe Smith of Maury High in Norfolk […]

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A player signed by a sporting organization.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cầu thủ được ký bởi tổ chức thể thao

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Noun

Early goals from summer signings Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Andre Santos proved enough to give Arsenal a narrow win over Olympiakos.

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).

What does “signing” mean?

The act of concluding a contract, especially by an athlete or entertainer with a company.

Is “signing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.