the act of creating written works
"writing was a form of therapy for him"
"it was a matter of disputed authorship"
the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
"the writing in her novels is excellent"
"that editorial was a fine piece of writing"
(usually plural) the collected work of an author
"the idea occurs with increasing frequency in Hemingway's writings"
letters or symbols that are written or imprinted on a surface to represent the sounds or words of a language
"he turned the paper over so the writing wouldn't show"
"the doctor's writing was illegible"
the activity of putting something in written form
"she did the thinking while he did the writing"
Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.
"The teacher praised his clear handwriting, noting how legible his writing was in the exam script."
In plain English: Writing is the act of putting down thoughts and ideas using letters, numbers, or symbols on paper or a screen.
"She was busy with her writing all afternoon."
Usage: Use this noun to refer specifically to text or script, distinguishing it from the verb form which describes the act of composing words. It is often confused with related terms like "scripture," but strictly denotes written material rather than religious texts alone.
present participle of write
"She is currently writing a novel that has already captivated thousands of readers."
In plain English: To write is to put your thoughts down on paper or into a computer using letters and words.
"She is writing a letter to her grandmother."
The word "writing" comes from Middle English and is derived from the Old English term wrīting. It was formed by combining the verb "write" with the suffix "-ing," a structure that has remained consistent in its basic components over time.