handwriting
/ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: handwritings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Text that was written by hand.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “handwriting” mean?
The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.
Is “handwriting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.