📒 the activity of writing, in contrast to reading, speaking, etc.
- Our son’s having problems with his reading and writing (= at school).
- a writing case (= containing paper, pens, etc.)
- Every morning the children do writing.
📒 the activity of writing books, articles, etc., especially as a job
- Only later did she discover a talent for writing.
- I wanted to try out a new style of writing.
- creative writing
📒 books, articles, etc. in general
- The review is a brilliant piece of writing.
- the composer's fine writing for the piano
- an anthology of writing about jazz
📒 words that have been written or painted on something
- There was writing all over the desk.
📒 the particular way in which somebody forms letters when they write
- Who's this from? I don't recognize the writing.
- I can't read your writing.
- I didn't recognize the writing.
📒 a group of pieces of writing, especially by a particular person or on a particular subject
- His experiences in India influenced his later writings.
- the writings of Hegel
- writings on something His writings on complex subjects are clear and definitive.
📒 in the form of a letter, document, etc. (that gives proof of something)
- All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing.
- Could you put your complaint in writing?
- You must get it in writing.
📒 used when you are describing a situation in which there are signs that something is going to have problems or that it is going to be a failure
- It is amazing that not one of them saw the writing on the wall.