writings
ˈraɪtɪŋz
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Definition of writings - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
booksprinted works of fiction or non-fiction
  • She has a collection of ancient writings.
books
2.
essaysshort pieces of writing on a particular subject
  • Her writings on art are well-known.
3.
documentsofficial papers or records
  • The writings were stored in the archive.
papers
4.
inscriptionsRarewords carved or written on a surfaceRare
  • The ancient writings were found on the cave walls.
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  • writings: official papers or records
    official papers or records

Origin of writings

Old English, writan (to write)

Terms with writings included in their meaning

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book
collection of writings published together in one book
Judaism
collection of religious writings before Jesus
remove marks
remove or obliterate marks, writings, or inscriptions
literature
collection of writings on a specific topic
academic writing
published writings that report or discuss scientific research and theories
sacred texts
sacred writings considered as divine communication
books or art
all the writings or creations by one person in one set
religion
sacred Jewish texts including Torah, Prophets, Writings

Examples of writings in a sentence

  • The library houses rare writings from the 18th century.
  • His writings on history are insightful.
  • The writings on technology were groundbreaking.
  • The lawyer reviewed the writings before the trial.
  • Ancient writings were discovered in the cave.
  • The writings on the monument were barely legible.

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  1. French:écrits, essais, ...
  2. German:Schriften, Dokumente, ...
  3. Italian:scritti, atti, ...
  4. Spanish:escritos, documentos, ...
  5. Portuguese:escritos, textos, ...
  6. Chinese:著作, 文章, ...
  7. Japanese:文書, 文章, ...
  8. Arabic:مؤلَّفات, مَقَالات قَصِيرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:כְּתָבִים, מַאֲמָרִים, ...
  10. Russian:писания, эссе, ...
  11. Ukrainian:писання, документи, ...
  12. Hindi:रचनाएँ, लेख, ...
writing
ˈraɪtɪŋ
writing: way someone writes with a pen or pencil
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Definition of writing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
handwritingway someone writes with a pen or pencil
  • Her writing is hard to read.
hand penmanship
2.
literaturesomething written like a document or book
  • She found an old writing in the attic.
composition document manuscript
3.
communicationTECH.process of using symbols to represent languageTECH.
  • Writing is essential for communication.
composition inscription
4.
careerRareprofession of creating written worksRare
  • She pursued a career in writing..
authorship composition

Adjective

1.
communicationrelated to creating text
  • She bought a new writing desk.
inscriptive
2.
stationerymeant for making marks with pens
  • He picked up his writing pen and started jotting down notes.
penning scribing
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  • writing: way someone writes with a pen or pencil
    way someone writes with a pen or pencil

Expressions with writing

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using written communication instead of speaking
Please confirm your attendance in writing.
write something down to make it official
We need to put it in writing to finalize the agreement.
clear signs of future trouble are visible
The company ignored the writing's on the wall and went bankrupt.
clear signs of future trouble or failure
The company's bankruptcy was no surprise; the writing was on the wall.
write quickly with low quality for money
She had to do hack writing to pay the bills.
being unremarkable and mediocre, not special or impressive
The movie was not worth writing home about, just average.

Origin of writing

Old English, writan (to write)

Examples of writing in a sentence

  • The teacher commented on the neatness of his writing.
  • The library displayed ancient writings from various cultures.
  • His writings on philosophy were well-received by scholars.
  • Writing allows us to document history.
  • She has a passion for creative writing.
  • Writing has always been his passion.

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  1. French:écriture, d'écriture, ...
  2. German:Schrift, schreibend, ...
  3. Italian:scrittura, di scrittura, ...
  4. Spanish:caligrafía, de escritura, ...
  5. Portuguese:caligrafia, de escrita, ...
  6. Chinese:字迹, 写作的, ...
  7. Japanese:筆跡, 書き物の, ...
  8. Arabic:خط اليد, كِتَابِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:כְּתַב יָד, לִכְתִיבָה, ...
  10. Russian:почерк, писательский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:почерк, письмовий, ...
  12. Hindi:लिखावट, साहित्यिक, ...

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