Meaning of handwriting in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhæn(d)ˌraɪdɪŋ/

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  1. Noun

    handwriting

    Definitions

    1. something written by hand

    Examples

    • « she recognized his handwriting »
    • « his hand was illegible »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. the activity of writing by hand

    Examples

    • « handwriting can be slow and painful for one with arthritis »

    Derived terms

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