Question 1 · Quick check
handwriting
CEFRB1
/ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
Writing produced by a person's hand.
- 02
noun
Extra detailText that was written by hand.
Examples
There is need for improvement in your handwriting.
This is a letter of Ryo's in his own handwriting.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsThe characteristic writing of a particular person.
The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.
A characteristic trait or hallmark by which somebody may be recognised.
More examples
In contextHe took up the letter: well did he know the delicate and graceful handwriting; but he saw that the characters were tremulous, and it had obviously been written at different times.
It was still early in the morning when Elettra brought her a letter, bearing the postmark of the city, and addressed in one of those small, clear handwritings which seem naturally to belong to scholars and students.
And, my friend believes, Armedov is getting paid by...? Yes, our friends at Langley! CIA handwriting all over it, he reckons!
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Origin
noun
From hand + writing, equal to handwrite + -ing.