signings

Noun

signing (countable and uncountable, plural signings)

1. The act of concluding a contract, especially by an athlete or entertainer with a company.
   • In basketball signings, Maryland added depth to its frontcourt by signing 6-foot-9 forward-center Joe Smith of Maury High in Norfolk […]1992 November 12, Frank Hughes, “Prep Baseball Stars Lambert, Yankosky Take Spotlight With Early Signings”, in Washington Post, archived from the original on 30 Jun 2013, page B5
2. (broadly) A player signed by a sporting organization.
   • Early goals from summer signings Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Andre Santos proved enough to give Arsenal a narrow win over Olympiakos.2011 September 28, Tom Rostance, “Arsenal 2 - 1 Olympiakos”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 01 Dec 2020
3. An event held in a bookshop etc. where copies of a book are signed by the author.
4. (sign language) The use of sign language; skill at using a sign language.