Writing

/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ · noun

Meaning

(uncountable) Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning..

Definitions by Sense

1. (uncountable) Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.
2. (countable) 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.
6. (as a modifier) Intended for or used in writing.
7. present participle and gerund of write

Example Sentences

Because writing of any kind is no more and no less than a graphic representation of speech[…], to study its nature and history we must often have recourse to the speech, that is, to the language, that the writing writes.

Early writing appeared in both societies around 3000 B.C.E., mainly for administrative purposes in Egypt and for accounting and trading in Sumer.

Congrats, you did an interesting piece of writing.

I can't read your writing.

a writing table

What are you doing? ― Um, I’m writing. ― You are writing! You are writing a lot!

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