Countersign

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntərsaɪn/

Definitions of countersign

noun a signature added to a document after it has been signed by someone else, to confirm its authenticity or to approve its contents

Example Sentences

A1 I need a countersign on this document.

A2 Please provide your countersign before submitting the form.

B1 The CEO's countersign is required for final approval.

B2 The countersign of the board members is needed to proceed with the merger.

C1 The countersign of the legal department is crucial for the contract to be valid.

C2 The countersign of the president is the final step in the authentication process.

Examples of countersign in a Sentence

formal The document requires the CEO to countersign before it can be considered valid.

informal Hey, can you countersign this for me real quick?

slang I'll sneak you in if you countersign my entry pass.

figurative Her smile seemed to countersign his decision to pursue his dream.

Grammatical Forms of countersign

• past tense: countersigned
• plural: countersigns
• comparative: more countersigned
• superlative: most countersigned
• present tense: countersign
• future tense: will countersign
• perfect tense: have countersigned
• continuous tense: is countersigning
• singular: countersign
• positive degree: countersign
• infinitive: to countersign
• gerund: countersigning
• participle: countersigned

Origin and Evolution of countersign

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'countersign' originated from the Latin word 'contra' meaning against, and 'signum' meaning sign.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in military contexts to refer to a secondary signature to verify the authenticity of a document, the word 'countersign' has evolved to also mean a password or secret code used for verification purposes.