different between handwriting vs macrography

English

Etymology

hand +? writing

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?hænd?a?t??/
• Hyphenation: hand?writ?ing

Noun

handwriting (usually uncountable, plural handwritings)

1. The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.
2. Text that was written by hand.
3. The characteristic writing of a particular person.
4. (by extension) A characteristic trait or hallmark by which somebody may be recognised.
   • 2013, Chris Payne, High Crimes And Low Stakes: Chris Payne (page 259)

     And, my friend believes, Armedov is getting paid by...? Yes, our friends at Langley! CIA handwriting all over it, he reckons!

   • 2016, Nilgin Yusuf, Fashion's Front Line (page 112)

     The show needs to portray the designer's handwriting but it should also be innovative too.

Synonyms

• (the act or process of writing done by hand): longhand
• (text written by hand): manuscript

Related terms

• handwritten
• handwrite
• handwrit

Translations

See also

• cursive

Verb

handwriting

1. present participle of handwrite

English

Etymology

macro- +? -graphy

Noun

macrography (uncountable)

1. The examination of an object with the naked eye
2. The macroscopic appearance of an object
3. (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought:) Abnormally large handwriting

Related terms

• macrograph
• macrographic
• macrographical
• macrographically

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