Words / A2

HANDR-yt-ing/ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/

Handwriting is writing done by hand: neat handwriting, read someone’s handwriting, handwriting practice. Handwriting is uncountable in this sense (not “a handwriting”). Typing is on a keyboard. Spelling is letters in the right order, even in print. Script can mean joined-up letters. Improve handwriting with slower, larger letters.

Meaning

The way a person writes by hand.

Examples

• “The teacher could not read his handwriting.”
• “Please write the heading in clear handwriting.”
• “The chemist could not read the doctor’s handwriting.”

Good to know

neat / clear handwriting (uncountable). Contrast: typing, spelling. Joined-up: script.

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