Writing Extra Examples ˈraɪtɪŋ I Problems Noun Son’s

• our son’s having problems with his reading and writing (= at school)
• a writing case (= containing paper, pens, etc.)
• every morning the children do writing.
• only later did she discover a talent for writing.

writing

1. the activity of writing, in contrast to reading, speaking, etc.
• Our son’s having problems with his reading and writing (= at school)
• a writing case (= containing paper, pens, etc.)
• Every morning the children do writing.
2. the activity of writing books, articles, etc., especially as a job
• SEE ALSO songwriting
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/songwriting
• Only later did she discover a talent for writing.
• I wanted to try out a new style of writing.
• creative writing
• feminist/travel writing
• He is leaving the band to concentrate on his writing.

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• the process of writing for publication
• The class takes a student-centred approach to creative writing.
• Housman's description of the writing of poetry
• The book aims to teach effective essay writing.
• Students do most of their academic writing in English.
• His writing style is well suited to this subject matter.
3. books, articles, etc. in general
• The review is a brilliant piece of writing.

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• the composer's fine writing for the piano
• an anthology of writing about jazz
• Her early writing was concerned with the French Revolution.
• the evaluation of student writing
• You find a greater use of the passive in scientific writing.
• You find more technical words in scientific writing.
4. words that have been written or painted on something
• There was writing all over the desk.
5. the particular way in which somebody forms letters when they write
• SYNONYM handwriting
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/handwriting
• Who's this from? I don't recognize the writing.

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• I can't read your writing.
• I didn't recognize the writing.
• The list was in Elizabeth's writing.
• He has very neat writing.
• He's got very neat writing.
6. a group of pieces of writing, especially by a particular person or on a particular subject
• His experiences in India influenced his later writings.
• the writings of Hegel
• His writings on complex subjects are clear and definitive.

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• Christians share some of their sacred writings with the Jews.
• Her influence has been greatest through her writings.
• Her name crops up frequently in writings about the Renaissance.
• Her writings reflect the breadth of her interests.
• His writings on the history of art were published by Greenway and Settle.
• His writings provide us with a first-hand account of the civil war.
• His writings range from ancient to contemporary art, and include a study of Giorgione's paintings.
• Ruskin's Collected Writings
• a collection of writings by artists
• The book is a collection of writings on death by various authors.
7. in the form of a letter, document, etc. (that gives proof of something)
• All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing.
• Could you put your complaint in writing?
• You must get it in writing.

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• This agreement has to be confirmed in writing.
• The arrangement was never put into writing.
8. used when you are describing a situation in which there are signs that something is going to have problems or that it is going to be a failure
• It is amazing that not one of them saw the writing on the wall.