Writing

Pronunciation

• UK enPR: rÄ«tʹĭng, IPA: /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/
• US enPR: rÄ«tʹĭng, IPA: /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/, ˈɹaɪ̯ɾɪŋ
• Rhymes: -aɪtɪŋ

Origin

See write.

Noun

1. (uncountable) Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.
2. (uncountable) Something written, such as a document, article or book.
3. (uncountable) The process of representing a language with symbols or letters.
4. (countable) A work of an author.
5. (countable) The style of writing of a person.I can't read your writing.
6. as a modifier Intended for or used in writing.a writing table

Synonyms

• written letters or symbols that express some meaning: text
• something written: document, text
• process of representing a language with symbols or letters:
• work of an author: work
• the style of writing of a person: hand, handwriting
• intended for or used in writing:

Derived terms

Verb

1. Present participle of write