How to sign “Administration” in ASL

Everyday Life

The BSL sign for “Administration” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.

Step by step

  1. Shape your dominant hand into a G, thumb pinched against the bent index finger.
  2. Hold the G hand beside your temple, a few inches out from your head.
  3. Draw one small circle in the air next to your temple.
  4. Finish by touching the fingertips lightly against your temple.
  5. Angle the G so the fingertips point toward your head with a calm, neutral face.

Practice tip

Use the same sign as GOVERNMENT — it covers both the institution and the administration in power.

Fingerspell “Administration”

Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.

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Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.

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