Pronunciation

/ˈhændwritɪŋ/

Definitions

• Noun: The writing done by hand; especially the distinctive style or script of a particular person. For example: “Her handwriting was elegant and legible.”

Example Sentence:

• “The old letter’s handwriting was faded but still recognizable.”

Phrases

• “Improve one’s handwriting”: To work on making one’s written text clearer or more presentable.

  • “She took calligraphy classes to improve her handwriting.”

• “Handwriting analysis”: The practice of examining a person’s handwriting to deduce information about their personality traits, psychological state, or to verify authorship.

  • “In forensic investigations, handwriting analysis can be crucial to identify the writer of an anonymous note.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The teacher praised the student for his neat handwriting during the essay assignment.”
• “It was evident from the handwriting that the same person had written both letters.”

Synonyms

• Handscript
• Penmanship
• Script
• Cursive
• Longhand
• Writing (in the context of physical act)