autograph

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːtəɡɹɑːf/ / /ˈɔtəɡɹæf/ / [ˈɔɾəɡɹæf]

Etymology: From Latin autographum, in turn from Ancient Greek αὐτόγραφον (autógraphon, “a writing in one’s own hand”). Equivalent to auto- + -graph.

Written in the author’s own handwriting.
Made by the artist himself or herself; authentic.
“Schiff […] believes most of the drawings are autograph.”
“Not surprisingly, he attributed to Kauffman two important works that are no longer accepted as autograph.”

Etymology: From Latin autographum, in turn from Ancient Greek αὐτόγραφον (autógraphon, “a writing in one’s own hand”). Equivalent to auto- + -graph.

A person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person.
“Some autograph-hunters were pestering the players after the game.”
A person's signature used as a mark of formal approval.
“If you could just put your autograph on the ol’ contract, please…”
“For me, identifying an autograph is one of the most exciting aspects of collecting. I enjoy the detective work that comes with discerning a fake from the real deal, and subsequently valuing the item against other examples.”
A manuscript in the author’s handwriting; a handwritten copy.
“An autograph of this text, made by E. Weidner, will be reproduced as plate XVII.”

Etymology: From Latin autographum, in turn from Ancient Greek αὐτόγραφον (autógraphon, “a writing in one’s own hand”). Equivalent to auto- + -graph.

To sign, or write one’s name or signature on a book, etc.
“Diego Maradona is helping in the fight against coronavirus in his home city by autographing a replica of the Argentina jersey he wore in the country’s 1986 World Cup final triumph to raise money for an underprivileged community.”
To write something in one's own handwriting.