What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
signature
Example
Please sign your name at the bottom of the page. [signature: noun]
Example
The artist signed the painting in the lower right corner. [signed: past tense verb]
stamp
Example
The clerk stamped the invoice with the date and time. [stamped: past tense verb]
Example
I like to collect postage stamps from different countries. [stamp: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Signature is more commonly used than stamp in legal and personal identification contexts. Stamp is more commonly used in decorative or marking contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between signature and stamp?
Signature is typically associated with formal or legal contexts, while stamp can be used in both formal and informal settings. Therefore, signature is more formal than stamp.
