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Definition of signature

The list of types involved in the definition of a method, field, property, or local variable. For a method, the signature includes its name, number of parameters and their types, the type it returns (if any), and its calling convention (default or vararg). The signature for a property is similar to that of a method. The signature for fields and local variables is simply their type (for example, array [0..5] of int).

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Other definitions of signature

An image of a legally-binding signature that is stored and printed on checks as appropriate.

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Data that binds a sender’s identity to the information being sent. A digital signature may be bundled with any message, file, or other digitally encoded information, or transmitted separately. Digital signatures are used in public key environments and provide authentication and integrity services.

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A unique algorithm or static hash value used to identify a specific instance of malicious code or potentially unwanted software.

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Text that is automatically added to outgoing e-mail messages, typically used to identify the sender.

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