The Open Dictionary

digital signature

noun

UK/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.tᵊl ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.tʃəʳ/
US/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.t̬ᵊl ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.tʃɚ/

Definitions of digital signature noun

  1. Countablecomputing

    A method of appending an individual's name to an electronic document, serving to authenticate the identity of that individual.

    • The company uses digital signatures to ensure the authenticity of all internal documents.

    • For increased security, we require all online submissions to have a digital signature.

    • Government agencies are promoting the use of digital signatures to reduce the use of paper documents.