countersign
countersign is a 11-letter English word with 6 senses as transitive verb, adjective, noun, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To sign on the opposite side of (an instrument or writing); hence, to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or superior, in order to attest the authenticity of a writing. Face value is 14 in Scrabble and 19 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
Definitions
- transitive verb. To sign on the opposite side of (an instrument or writing); hence, to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or superior, in order to attest the authenticity of a writing.
- adjective. The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity.
- adjective. A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword.
- noun. a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed
- noun. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
"he forgot the password"
- verb. add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity
"You must countersign on this line of the contract"
Synonyms
parole, password, watchword, word
Common word forms
countersigns, countersignal, countersigned, countersigning
Words from these letters
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