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The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.uncountableusually
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Text that was written by hand.uncountableusually
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The characteristic writing of a particular person.uncountableusually
- He 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.
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A characteristic trait or hallmark by which somebody may be recognised.broadlyuncountableusually
- And, my friend believes, Armedov is getting paid by...? Yes, our friends at Langley! CIA handwriting all over it, he reckons!
- The show needs to portray the designer's handwriting but it should also be innovative too.
syn. longhand