Definition of: inscribe

(in·skrīb′) v.t. ·scribed, ·scrib·ing
1. To write or engrave (signs, words, names, etc.).
2. To mark the surface of with engraved or written characters, especially in a durable or conspicuous way.
3. To dedicate, as a book, usually by an informal, written note.
4. To enter the name of on a list; enrol.
5. Brit. To register or record the names of holders of (stocks, securities, etc.).
6. Geom. To draw (one figure) in another so that the latter circumscribes the former. [<L inscribere <in- on, in + scribere write]
—in·scrib′er noun Synonyms: address, dedicate, engrave, impress, imprint, mark, stamp, write.