presignature

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noun

An intermediate value used in forming a signature, unrelated to the contents of the message being signed.

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Meanings

nounpresignature (plural presignatures)

plural presignatures

  1. computingAn intermediate value used in forming a signature, unrelated to the contents of the message being signed.

Origin

From pre- + signature.

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Cite this entry
APA

presignature. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/presignature

MLA

“presignature.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/presignature. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “presignature,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/presignature.

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