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handwriting

Pronunciation: /ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/

The English word “handwriting” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.
  2. Text that was written by hand.
  3. The characteristic writing of a particular person.
  4. A characteristic trait or hallmark by which somebody may be recognised.

Etymology

From hand + writing, equal to handwrite + -ing.

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