Handwriting: meaning, definitions and examples

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handwriting

 

[ ˈhandˌraɪtɪŋ ]

Context #1

improving

The activity or skill of writing by hand, especially in a neat, legible way.

Synonyms

penmanship, script

Examples of usage

  • Her handwriting has improved significantly since she started practicing every day.
  • The teacher praised the student for her neat handwriting on the test.
Context #2

identification

A person's particular style of writing by hand.

Synonyms

hand, penmanship, script

Examples of usage

  • I can tell who wrote the letter just by looking at the handwriting.
  • The expert analyzed the handwriting on the document to determine its authenticity.
Context #3

manuscript

The written text of a document or piece of music as opposed to printed material.

Synonyms

hand, manuscript, penmanship, script

Examples of usage

  • The book was a valuable handwritten manuscript from the 15th century.
  • The composer's original handwriting of the symphony was on display at the museum.

Translations

Translations of the word "handwriting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caligrafia

🇮🇳 हस्तलेखन

🇩🇪 Handschrift

🇮🇩 tulisan tangan

🇺🇦 почерк

🇵🇱 pismo ręczne

🇯🇵 手書き

🇫🇷 écriture manuscrite

🇪🇸 escritura a mano

🇹🇷 el yazısı

🇰🇷 필체

🇸🇦 خط اليد

🇨🇿 rukopis

🇸🇰 rukopis

🇨🇳 手写

🇸🇮 rokopis

🇮🇸 handrit

🇰🇿 қолжазба

🇬🇪 ხელნაწერი

🇦🇿 əl yazısı

🇲🇽 escritura a mano

Word origin

The word 'handwriting' dates back to the 17th century, where the combination of 'hand' and 'writing' was used to refer to the act of writing by hand. Throughout history, handwriting has played a crucial role in communication and documentation, evolving with the introduction of different writing instruments and styles. Handwriting analysis has also been used for forensic purposes, determining authenticity and identifying individuals based on their unique writing characteristics.

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