Signing vs. Singing — What's the Difference?

Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, or quality

Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice. A person who sings is called a singer or vocalist (in jazz and popular music).

An act or gesture used to convey an idea, a desire, information, or a command

To utter a series of words or sounds in musical tones.

Sign language.

To vocalize songs or selections.

A displayed structure bearing lettering or symbols, used to identify or advertise a place of business

To perform songs or selections as a trained or professional singer.

A posted notice bearing a designation, direction, or command

To produce sounds when played

A conventional figure or device that stands for a word, phrase, or operation; a symbol, as in mathematics or in musical notation.

To make melodious sounds

Pl. sign An indicator, such as a dropping or footprint, of the trail of an animal

To give or have the effect of melody; lilt.

A trace or vestige

To make a high whining, humming, or whistling sound.

A portentous incident or event; a presage

To be filled with a buzzing or ringing sound.

(Medicine) An objective finding, usually detected on physical examination, from a laboratory test, or on an x-ray, that indicates the presence of abnormality or disease.

To proclaim or extol something in verse.

One of the 12 divisions of the zodiac, each named for a constellation and represented by a symbol.

To write poetry.

To affix one's signature to

(Slang) To give information or evidence against someone.

To write (one's signature)

To produce the musical sound of

To approve or ratify (a document) by affixing a signature, seal, or other mark

To utter with musical inflections

To hire or engage by obtaining a signature on a contract

To bring to a specified state by singing

To relinquish or transfer title to by signature

To intone or chant (parts of the Mass, for example).

To provide with a sign or signs

To proclaim or extol, especially in verse

To communicate with a sign or signs

A gathering of people for group singing.

To express (a word or thought, for example) in a sign language

The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.

To consecrate with the sign of the cross.

(informal) Disclosing information, or giving evidence about another.

To make a sign or signs; signal.

(US) A gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs.

To communicate in a sign language.

(music) Smooth and flowing.

To write one's signature.

(of a kettle etc.) Producing a whistling sound due to the escape of steam.

The act of concluding a contract, especially by an athlete or entertainer with a company.

Present participle of sing

(by extension) A player signed by a sporting organization.

The act of singing vocal music

An event (signing session) in a bookshop etc. where an author signs copies of his or her book.

Disclosing information or giving evidence about another

The use of sign language; skill at using a sign language.

Smooth and flowing

Present participle of sign

Language expressed by visible hand gestures