transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈsig-nē-ə ]
noun
also in·sig·ne -(ˌ)nē
( plural -nia or -ni·as )
Etymology: Latin insignia, plural of insigne mark, badge, from neuter of insignis marked, distinguished, from in- + signum mark — more at sign
Date: 1648
1. : a badge of authority or honor
2. : a distinguishing mark or sign