1
: the act or process of one who writes: such as
a
: the act or art of forming visible letters or characters
specifically
: handwriting sense 1
b
: the act or practice of literary or musical composition
2
: something written: such as
a
: letters or characters that serve as visible signs of ideas, words, or symbols
b
: a letter, note, or notice used to communicate or record
c
: a written composition
d
3
: a style or form of composition
4
: the occupation of a writer
especially
: the profession of authorship
see also:
writing
2 of 2present participle of write
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“Writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writing. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.
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