signing

noun4

1. •
   The act of concluding a contract, especially by an athlete or entertainer with a company.

   • In basketball signings, Maryland added depth to its frontcourt by signing 6-foot-9 forward-center Joe Smith of Maury High in Norfolk […] — 1992
2. •
   A player signed by a sporting organization.

   • Early goals from summer signings Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Andre Santos proved enough to give Arsenal a narrow win over Olympiakos. — 2011
3. •
   An event held in a bookshop etc. where copies of a book are signed by the author.
4. •
   The use of sign language; skill at using a sign language.