inscribed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
   scratch; inscribe; grave; engrave.
   
   • engrave a pen
   • engraved the trophy cupt with the winner's
   • the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree
2. verb register formally as a participant or member
   enroll; enter; enrol; recruit; inscribe.
   
   • The party recruited many new members
3. verb draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible
   inscribe.
   
4. verb write, engrave, or print as a lasting record
   inscribe.
   
5. verb mark with one's signature
   autograph; inscribe.
   
   • The author autographed his book
6. verb convert ordinary language into code
   encipher; code; encrypt; write in code; cypher; inscribe; cipher.
   
   • We should encode the message for security reasons
7. verb address, (a work of literature) in a style less formal than a dedication
   inscribe.
   
8. adjective satellite written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
   
9. adjective satellite cut or impressed into a surface
   incised; graven; engraved; etched.
   
   • an incised design
   • engraved invitations

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