countersign
coun
ˈkaʊn
kawn
ter
tər
tēr
sign
ˌsaɪn
sain
British pronunciation
/kˈa‍ʊntəsˌa‍ɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "countersign"in English

Countersign
01

a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed

02

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

to countersign
01

to add a second signature to a document or agreement to verify its authenticity; serving as a form of validation of the primary signature

example
Examples
The manager asked her assistant to countersign the contract for final approval.
He required his supervisor to countersign the authorization form.
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