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signage

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsaɪnɪdʒ// UK //sˈaɪnɪdʒ// sig·nage

n. the signs in a public place that give people information or directions. You see this in airports, hospitals, or on streets to help you find your way.

n. a collective system of signs, symbols, or emblems used to communicate information or provide direction in a specific area.


SIMPLE

The airport has clear signage to help travelers find their gates.

CONTEXTUAL

Poor signage in the new shopping mall caused many customers to get lost during the opening week.

COMPLEX

Urban planners emphasize that consistent and legible signage is essential for creating an accessible environment for both pedestrians and motorists in high-traffic city centers.

Origin

From sign + -age.

Usage

Uncountable; refers to signs collectively rather than an individual sign.

Pitfall

There are many signages in the park.There is a lot of signage in the park.Signage is uncountable and does not have a plural form; use 'signs' if you need to count them.

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