handwriting
noun
hand·writ·ing
ˈhand-ˌrī-tiŋ 
1
: writing done by hand
especially
: the form of writing peculiar to a particular person
2
: something written by hand
Examples of handwriting in a Sentence
Her handwriting is nearly impossible to read.
she immediately recognized the handwriting on the envelope as that of her old college roommate
Recent Examples on the Web
In his academic career, Lake, who had previously taught an AI model how handwriting works, has also been seeking out ways to create an AI that learns more like a human.
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Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
For example, the reMarkable 2 with the Type Folio gives you full-screen text, the ability to write with a stylus, handwriting recognition, and costs just $100 more (with a $3 monthly subscription fees, however).
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
And yet, among the more fascinating elements of the process has been watching Amelia’s handwriting change.
—Damien Cave, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
His handwriting and thought process around getting his ideas down on paper were suffering.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
But the defense offered countervailing evidence, including a handwriting expert who testified that, in his opinion, the signature on the painting was almost certainly Morrisseau’s, which caused doubt in the judge’s eyes.
—Jordan Michael Smith, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2024
In the United States, the Common Core set of academic standards, adopted by most states, calls for kids to learn handwriting in kindergarten and first grade.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2024
Franke chronicles her and Hildebrandt's actions in a journal – a collection of unlined pages covered in neat handwriting.
—Samantha Wanderer, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2024
These notes represent the collective voice of a city, sentiments stitched together by personal handwriting, emphasizing the profundity of natural spaces and the vital importance of their protection.
—Amy Sacka, Detroit Free Press, 18 Feb. 2024
Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
For example, the reMarkable 2 with the Type Folio gives you full-screen text, the ability to write with a stylus, handwriting recognition, and costs just $100 more (with a $3 monthly subscription fees, however).
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
And yet, among the more fascinating elements of the process has been watching Amelia’s handwriting change.
—Damien Cave, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
His handwriting and thought process around getting his ideas down on paper were suffering.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
But the defense offered countervailing evidence, including a handwriting expert who testified that, in his opinion, the signature on the painting was almost certainly Morrisseau’s, which caused doubt in the judge’s eyes.
—Jordan Michael Smith, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2024
In the United States, the Common Core set of academic standards, adopted by most states, calls for kids to learn handwriting in kindergarten and first grade.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2024
Franke chronicles her and Hildebrandt's actions in a journal – a collection of unlined pages covered in neat handwriting.
—Samantha Wanderer, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2024
These notes represent the collective voice of a city, sentiments stitched together by personal handwriting, emphasizing the profundity of natural spaces and the vital importance of their protection.
—Amy Sacka, Detroit Free Press, 18 Feb. 2024
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handwriting
noun
hand·writ·ing
ˈhan-ˌdrīt-iŋ
1
: writing done by hand
2
: the form of a particular person's writing
3
: something written by hand
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