Definition of writing
1
:the act or process of one who writes: such as
a
:the act or art of forming visible letters or characters;
specifically
:handwriting 1
b
:the act or practice of literary or musical composition
2
:something written: such as
a
:letters or characters that serve as visible signs of ideas, words, or symbols
b
:a letter, note, or notice used to communicate or record
c
:a written composition
d
:inscription
3
:a style or form of composition
4
:the occupation of a writer;
especially
:the profession of authorship
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writing on the wall
:an omen or sign of one's unpleasant fate
- No one told him he was going to be fired, but he could see the writing on the wall. [=he could see that he was going to be fired soon]
