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writing

/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/

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What does writing mean?

noun

  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.
More meanings (4)

noun

  1. A work of an author.
  2. The style of writing of a person.
  3. Intended for or used in writing.

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of write

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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In the pages of books

See this word in context.

Alice could see, as well as if she were looking over their shoulders, that all the jurors were writing down “stupid things!”
Lewis CarrollAlice's Adventures in WonderlandProject Gutenberg ebook #11
“To know no better than commit herself in writing like this! Why, if I were to show that to her dear husband—pooh!”
Thomas HardyThe Mayor of CasterbridgeProject Gutenberg ebook #143
More book examples (3)
Wherefore it has been deemed not unlike that from this monk's writing has come the more part of the tale above told.
William MorrisThe Well at the World's End: A TaleProject Gutenberg ebook #169
"This is the bulletin board, where I put up notices about books that interest me. Here's a card I've just been writing."
Christopher MorleyThe Haunted BookshopProject Gutenberg ebook #172
“We were obliged to go to Fontainebleau. We have but just come back. I thought of writing to you,” she softly added.
Henry JamesConfidenceProject Gutenberg ebook #178