Speedwriting

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of various shorthands designed to be written or typed. uncountable

    "I remember she carried a notebook and would practise her speedwriting. The faster she could write, asking different questions, the better because she had to put it down fast."

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contractionshorthand

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"I remember she carried a notebook and would practise her speedwriting. The faster she could write, asking different questions, the better because she had to put it down fast."

Etymology

speed + writing, originally a trade name.

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