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typewriting

American

[tahyp-rahy-ting] / ˈtaɪpˌraɪ tɪŋ /

noun

the act or skill of using a typewriter.
printed work done on a typewriter.

typewriting British

/ ˈtaɪpˌraɪtɪŋ /

noun

the act or skill of using a typewriter
copy produced by a typewriter; typescript

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Etymology

Origin of typewriting

First recorded in 1865–70; typewrit(er) + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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At the Arbeiter-Zeitung’s office, I was greeted by a flurry of grinding presses and typewriting.

From Literature

She saved only one, with typewriting on the envelope.

From Salon

The 35-year-old has invited Hanks to visit his shop, Typewronger Books, while the National Museum of Scotland's typewriting exhibition is on show.

From BBC

For a moment I thought, and as my eyes ranged the room, unconsciously looking for something or some opportunity to aid me, they lit on a great batch of typewriting on the table.

From Literature

“Thank you … for keeping the sound and fury of typewriting available to all.”

From Seattle Times

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