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• present participle of typewrite.

typewriting

American  

[tahyp-rahy-ting] / ˈtaɪpˌraɪ tɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or skill of using a typewriter.

2. printed work done on a typewriter.

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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

Explanation

Writing by pushing keys on a keyboard is typewriting. If your handwriting is so messy that no one can read it, you might want to try typewriting your essay instead. Since the invention and popular use of the typewriter in the second part of the 1800s, typewriting (or typing) has been a fast way to write and produce a professional-looking document. Over the years, use of typewriters has declined with the rise of computers, and today most typewriting is done on a nearly silent keyboard rather than a clattering typewriter.

Example Sentences

As I paused at the door on which were painted the words, 'S. Brooks, Stenography, Typewriting, Translation', I heard the rapid click-click of a machine inside.

From The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont by Barr, Robert

Typewriting was not among his accomplishments, and the entire proceeding was strange to him.

From The Gray Phantom's Return by Landon, Herman

There are several benevolent institutions in this city where Stenography and Typewriting are taught during the day, without expense to the student.

From Silver Links by Various

We will set up the Florentine School of Stenography and Typewriting.

From Miss Cayley's Adventures by Allen, Grant

Typewriting will serve very well the purpose of illustration.

From The Science of Human Nature A Psychology for Beginners by Pyle, William Henry