sign language
Americannoun
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Also called sign. any of several visual-gestural systems of communication, especially employing manual gestures, as used among deaf people.
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any means of communication, as between speakers of different languages, using gestures.
noun
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another word for signing
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any system of communication by manual signs or gestures
Etymology
Origin of sign language
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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"The biggest challenge we faced actually was in Africa we don't have a standardised African sign language dataset," Kimathi told AFP at the company's tiny lab in Nairobi.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
It has built a mechanical hand that can translate a teachers' voice into sign language in real time, allowing deaf children to learn alongside their hearing counterparts.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
News of the updated sign language was met with applause and general bewilderment from Disneyland fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Carter Wallace has a favorite bit of sign language.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
If the student has an educational or sign language interpreter, work closely with the interpreter for optimal success.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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