What does "signing" mean?

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

Signing

Common synonyms include: accommodation, adjustment, arrangement, closing, conclusion, settlement.

//ˈsaɪnɪŋ// noun, verb

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Noun

1
The act of concluding a contract, especially by an athlete or entertainer with a company. countable, uncountable
"In basketball signings, Maryland added depth to its frontcourt by signing 6-foot-9 forward-center Joe Smith of Maury High in Norfolk […]"
2
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3
A player signed by a sporting organization. broadly, countable, uncountable
"Early goals from summer signings Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Andre Santos proved enough to give Arsenal a narrow win over Olympiakos."
4
An event held in a bookshop etc. where copies of a book are signed by the author. countable, uncountable
5
The use of sign language; skill at using a sign language. countable, uncountable