writing

Meaning

1. Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.
2. Something written, such as a document, article or book.
3. The process of representing a language with symbols or letters.
4. A work of an author.
5. The style of writing of a person.
6. Intended for or used in writing.

Frequency

Hyphenated as

writ‧ing

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/

Etymology

From Middle English writing, writyng, wryting, wrytyng, from Old English wrīting (“writing”), equivalent to write + -ing.

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write

1. To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.
2. To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
3. To send written information to.
4. To show (information, etc) in written form.
5. To convey a fact to someone via writing.
6. To be an author.
7. To record data mechanically or electronically.
8. To fill in, to complete using words.
9. To impress durably; to imprint; to engrave.
10. To make known by writing; to record; to prove by one's own written testimony; often used reflexively.
11. To sell (an option or other derivative).
12. To paint a religious icon.

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From an early age , Gerard Mur showed a

great talent for writing .

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