In plain English
The key idea is a completed handover that was confirmed by a person's signature. The parcel has been received, and the signature serves as that person's acknowledgement of receipt.
In context
Here, "Signed for" reports that the parcel's delivery was completed and acknowledged with a signature.
- Situation
- Tracking parcels through acceptance, transit, sorting, delivery, and proof of receipt
- What it communicates
- records signature-confirmed delivery
Meaning limits
By itself, this status does not identify who signed or establish anything beyond signature-acknowledged delivery.
Examples
“Unlike the brochure pushed through the letterbox, the parcel was signed for at the door.”
“The delivery note confirmed that the parcel was signed for just after noon.”