Present participle and gerund of sign.

The act of writing one’s signature on a document or agreement.

• Formal execution of a contract by signature.

The act of concluding a professional contract in sports or entertainment.

• Recruitment of a player, artist, or employee.

A person newly contracted by a team, company, or label.

• A new signing.

A public event where an author or artist signs copies for attendees.

Communication using sign language; the practice or skill of signing.