phonography
Americannoun
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phonographies
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phonetic spelling, writing, or shorthand.
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a system of phonetic shorthand, as that invented by Sir Isaac Pitman in 1837.
noun
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a writing system that represents sounds by individual symbols Compare logography
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the employment of such a writing system
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The recording, part of Capitol's new import of Russian phonography, is disappointing.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mr. Rawlence said: 'There's an accomplishment coming into general use now that might help you enormously: phonography, shorthand-writing, you know.
From The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography by A. J. (Alec John) Dawson
A great many learners of this art prefer to have a teacher's help, though phonography can be mastered without such aid.
From Work for Women by George J. Manson
It should be added, however, that a knowledge of working on the type-writer should accompany the ability to write phonography.
From Work for Women by George J. Manson
Besides acquiring the usual studies of the High School, he gave considerable time to phonography, in which he became so skilled that he could report any ordinary speaker with entire accuracy.
From The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mother by George H. (George Henry) Napheys
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