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Definition of typewriting

typewriting

/ˈtaɪpˌraɪtɪŋ/
type · writ · ing
Adjective:typewritten
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typewriting Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act, skill, or process of using a typewriter or keyboard to produce printed characters.

Example

"Before word processors became widespread, secretarial colleges offered intensive courses in shorthand and typewriting."

2

Text or document matter that has been produced by a typewriter.

Example

"The archivist carefully examined the faded purple typewriting on the 1920s correspondence."

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• Nearby Words

typestyle
typewrite
typewriter
typewriting
typewritten
typha
typhina

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Typewriting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/typewriting
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