Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paraph
noun
/ˈpær.æf/
Definition
A flourish or embellishment made to a signature, often used for authentication or to signify approval.
Examples
- The lawyer added her paraph to the contract to make it official.
- In many historical documents, you can see elegant paraphs used by scribes.
- Before sending the report, she put her paraph next to her name at the bottom.
Meaning
A paraph is typically a line or a series of strokes added to a signature, serving as a validation mechanism or personal touch. It can also refer to a note or commentary that clarifies a text.
Synonyms
- flourish
- initial
- mark
- validation
