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handwriting

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ˈhænˌdɹaɪtɪŋ// UK //hˈændɹaɪtɪŋ// hand·writ·ing

n. the style of writing that you do by hand with a pen or pencil.

n. the particular style or character of writing by hand, unique to an individual.


SIMPLE

His handwriting is very difficult to read.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher asked the students to practice their handwriting every day to improve their legibility.

COMPLEX

Forensic experts analyzed the handwriting on the ransom note to determine if it matched the suspect's previous correspondence.

Synonyms
Origin

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

Usage

Usually uncountable when referring to the style of writing; can be countable when referring to a specific document or manuscript in older texts.

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