# signatory vs signature

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### signatory
*noun · IPA /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɹi/ · frequency rank #32,179*
One who signs or has signed something.

### signature
*noun · IPA /ˈsɪɡnət͡ʃə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #4,713*
A person's name, written by that person, used as identification or to signify approval of accompanying material, such as a legal contract.

## Source
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