Meaning of the word countersign in English

What does countersign mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

countersign

US /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.saɪn/
UK /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.saɪn/

Verb

1.

to write your name on a document that already has the signature (= name written) of another person, especially in order to show that you are certain that the first person is who they say they are:

Example:
I'm not prepared to countersign this report as it stands.
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