writing
A1Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈraɪtɪŋ/US /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
Meaning
noun
the activity of writing, in contrast to reading, speaking, etc.
“Our son’s having problems with his reading and writing (= at school)”
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“Now, here is a quote from the writing of a London merchant called John Lok, who sailed to west Africa in 1561 and kept a fascinating account of his voyage.”
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“Reflecting on her speech has helped me enormously in writing this one because it turns out that I can't remember a single word she said.”
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“(Laughter) And they were all writing, saying the same thing: "I have this problem too."”
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