English noun: countersign | |||
1. | countersign (communication) a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group | ||
Samples | He forgot the password. | ||
Synonyms | parole, password, watchword, word | ||
Broader (hypernym) | arcanum, positive identification, secret | ||
2. | countersign (communication) a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed | ||
Synonyms | countersignature | ||
Broader (hypernym) | signature | ||
English verb: countersign | |||
1. | countersign (communication) add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity | ||
Samples | You must countersign on this line of the contract. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sign | ||