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typewriting

American  
[tahyp-rahy-ting] / ˈtaɪpˌraɪ tɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or skill of using a typewriter.

  2. printed work done on a typewriter.

typewriting British  
/ ˈtaɪpˌraɪtɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or skill of using a typewriter

  2. 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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She saved only one, with typewriting on the envelope.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2022

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

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2021

It was recognized as the most advanced typewriting machine yet, and won first prize and a gold medal.

From Scientific American • Feb. 21, 2014

In 1887, Rudyard Kipling met one of the new breed of typewriting girls while visiting San Francisco.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2013

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

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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