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  1. noun The act of one who writes.
  2. noun Written form: Put it in writing.
  3. noun Handwriting; penmanship.
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  • But the writing is Greek, not Arabic, and he sighs because Greek is not his strength. —  AnalogSFF,July-August2007
  • Honesty of the writing is affected when corporate interests are paying the bills. —  The Hot Zone Online
  • Although the writing is a bit wobbly it communicates the message perfectly well. —  Pak Tea House
  • I will continue to sit here and discuss it with you, but the writing is absolutely horrible. —  Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch
  • I will continue to sit here and discuss it with you, but the writing is absolutely horrible. natalie Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 08: 08 PM EST —  Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch
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  1. from Middle English writing, writunge (ef. Icelandic ritning); verbal noun of write, v.
 

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/ˈraɪtɪŋ/
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