1. To write or carve words or symbols onto a surface: This is the most common meaning. It often refers to writing on a permanent surface like stone, metal, or wood.
* Example: "The inscription on the tomb read, 'Here lies a warrior.'"
2. To formally register someone as a member of an organization or a group:
* Example: "He was inscribed as a member of the club."
3. To draw a shape inside another shape, often with a compass and ruler:
* Example: "The students learned how to inscribe a circle inside a square."
4. To enclose something within another thing:
* Example: "The box was inscribed in a larger container."
The meaning of "inscribe" will be clear from the context of the sentence.