typewriting

noun

type·writ·ing | \ˈtīp-ˌrī-tiŋ

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Definition of typewriting

1 : the act or study of or skill in using a typewriter

2 : writing produced with a typewriter

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That's clearly not going to happen, though, because Jughead's not leaving Betty or his typewriting spot at Pop's. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "A Major Character Was Arrested During Tonight's Riverdale Finale," 16 May 2018

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The first known use of typewriting was in 1867

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typewriting

noun

English Language Learners Definition of typewriting

: the use of a typewriter

: writing done with a typewriter

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typewriting

noun

type·writ·ing | \ˈtīp-ˌrī-tiŋ

\

Kids Definition of typewriting

1 : the use of a typewriter

2 : writing done with a typewriter

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