countersign
pronunciation
How to pronounce countersign in British English:
UK [ˈkaʊntəsaɪn]
How to pronounce countersign in American English:
US [ˈkaʊntərsaɪn]
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- Noun:
- a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
- a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed
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- Verb:
- add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity
Word Origin
- countersign (n.)
- 1590s, from Middle French contresigne, from contre- "against" (see contra-) + signe "sign" (see sign (n.)).
Example
- 1. Would you please countersign them here ?
- 2. Could you please countersign your travel 's check .
- 3. We are enclosing our sales contract no. 7011 in duplicate , please countersign and return one copy for our file soon .
- 4. The president of the national assembly shall countersign the royal command .
- 5. Enclosed you will find our sales contract no. 123 in duplicate of which please countersign and return one copy to us for our file .