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Definitions of segno

noun
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

synonyms: simbolo

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consacrazione
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

marchio
a symbol of disgrace or infamy

cifra, numero
a symbol used to represent a number

simbolismo, simbologia
a system of symbols and symbolic representations

cifra, monogramma
a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing

conio
a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving

marchio
a distinguishing symbol

trofeo
something given as a token of victory

laurea
an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study

decorazione, medaglia, palmo
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

demerito
a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces

bollo, francobollo, marca da bollo
a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid

interpunzione, punteggiatura, segno di interpunzione, segno diacritico
a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)

carattere, carattere alfabetico, lettera
a written symbol that is used to represent speech

marchio, marchio di fabbrica
a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product

autentica, autenticazione, expertise, vidimazione
a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity

sigillo
a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)

pastorale, rocco
a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office

scettro
a ceremonial or emblematic staff

filigrana
a distinguishing mark impressed on paper during manufacture; visible when paper is held up to the light

incognita
a variable whose values are solutions of an equation

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segnalazione
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
noun
something that serves to indicate or suggest

synonyms: barlume, cenno, gesto, indicazione, indizio, segnale, spiraglio

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segnalamento
a conspicuous indication

pedata
a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

documentazione, registrazione
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

argomento, rapporto, relazione, rendiconto
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

attestazione
the evidence by which something is attested

frego, linea, tratto
a mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush

frego, linea, tratto
a mark that is long relative to its width

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comunicazione, messaggio
something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
noun
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

synonyms: impronta, orma, pista, smagliatura, traccia
noun
a person who is hunted

synonyms: bersaglio, preda, sagoma

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vittima
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
noun
a reference point to shoot at

synonyms: bersaglio

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benservito, referenza
an indicator that orients you generally
noun
as far as something can go

synonyms: limite, termine

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gittata, portata
the limits within which something can be effective
noun
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

synonyms: segno zodiacale

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Ariete
the first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox; the sun is in this sign from about March 21 to April 19

Toro
the second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20

Gemelli
the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20

Cancro
the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22

Leone
the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22

Vergine
the sixth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about August 23 to September 22

Bilancia
the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22

Scorpione
the eighth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about October 23 to November 21

Sagittario
the ninth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about November 22 to December 21

Capricorno
the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19

Acquario
the eleventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about January 20 to February 18

Pesci
the twelfth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about February 19 to March 20

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parte, regione, terra, territorio, zona
the extended spatial location of something
noun
something that is remembered

synonyms: memoria, reminiscenza, ricordanza, ricordo, rimembranza, testimonianza

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figurazione, rappresentazione
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
noun
a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device

synonyms: insegna

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bandierina, fiamma, gagliardetto
a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering)

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