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reporting
(Economics, journalism) The activity that results in reports for a business or a journal.
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  1. (Economics, journalism) The activity that results in reports for a business or a journal.
corresponding
Action of the verb to correspond
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  1. Action of the verb to correspond
copying
(Countable) an instance of the making of a copy
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  1. (Countable) an instance of the making of a copy
  2. (Uncountable) the practice of making one or more copies
typewriting
Writing done on a typewriter
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  1. Writing done on a typewriter
  2. Copy produced on a typewriter; typescript.
  3. The art, act, or process of using a typewriter
penmanship
The art or skill of good handwriting; calligraphy.
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  1. The art or skill of good handwriting; calligraphy.
  2. The art, skill, style, or manner of handwriting.
  3. Handwriting considered as an art or skill
script
A style of handwriting; manner or method of forming letters or figures
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  1. A style of handwriting; manner or method of forming letters or figures
  2. (Law) The original of a legal instrument, as opposed to a copy.
  3. Handwriting; written words, letters, or figures
signing
(By extension) A player signed by a sporting organization.
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  1. (By extension) A player signed by a sporting organization.
  2. The act of concluding a contract, especially by an athlete or entertainer with a company.
stenography
Material transcribed in shorthand.
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  1. Material transcribed in shorthand.
  2. The practice of transcribing speech (primarily for later dictation or testimony), usually using shorthand.
  3. The art or process of writing in shorthand.
literature
All the writings of a particular time, country, region, etc., specif. those regarded as having lasting value because of their beauty, imagination, etc.
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  1. All the writings of a particular time, country, region, etc., specif. those regarded as having lasting value because of their beauty, imagination, etc.
  2. Printed matter of any kind, as advertising, campaign leaflets, etc.
  3. The body of written work produced by scholars or researchers in a given field:
document
A writing that contains information.
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  1. A writing that contains information.
  2. A written or printed paper that bears the original, official, or legal form of something and can be used to furnish decisive evidence or information.
  3. (--- Computers) A piece of work created with an application, as with a word processor.
composition
The makeup of a thing or person; aggregate of ingredients or qualities and manner of their combination; constitution
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  1. The makeup of a thing or person; aggregate of ingredients or qualities and manner of their combination; constitution
  2. The putting together of words, esp. in a correct and effective way; art of writing
  3. A work of music, literature, or art, or its structure or organization.
article
A written instrument, containing a series of rules and stipulations that are each designated as an article.
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  1. A written instrument, containing a series of rules and stipulations that are each designated as an article.
  2. A thing of a certain kind; separate item
  3. (Gram.) Any one of the words a, an, or the (and their equivalents in other languages), used as adjectives: a and an are the indefinite articles and the is the definite article
poem
A composition in verse rather than in prose:
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  1. A composition in verse rather than in prose:
  2. A literary composition written with an intensity or beauty of language more characteristic of poetry than of prose.
  3. An arrangement of words written or spoken: traditionally a rhythmical composition, sometimes rhymed, expressing experiences, ideas, or emotions in a style more concentrated, imaginative, and powerful than that of ordinary speech or prose: some poems are in meter, some in free verse
prose
(Roman Catholic Church) A hymn of irregular meter sung before the Gospel.
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  1. (Roman Catholic Church) A hymn of irregular meter sung before the Gospel.
  2. Dull, commonplace talk, expression, quality, etc.
  3. The ordinary form of written or spoken language, without rhyme or meter; speech or writing, sometimes, specif., nonfictional writing, that is not poetry
paper
A thin, flexible material made usually in sheets from a pulp prepared from rags, wood, or other fibrous material, and used for writing or printing on, for packaging, as structural material, as a fabric substitute, etc.
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  1. A thin, flexible material made usually in sheets from a pulp prepared from rags, wood, or other fibrous material, and used for writing or printing on, for packaging, as structural material, as a fabric substitute, etc.
  2. Any written or printed document; any negotiable document or instrument evidencing the existence of a debt; stocks and bonds; securities. See negotiable instrument, bearer, commercial paper. Any written or printed document; any negotiable document or instrument evidencing the existence of a debt; stocks and bonds; securities. See negotiable instrument, bearer, commercial paper.
  3. A piece of written work for school; a report or theme.
theme
A topic or subject, as of a lecture, sermon, essay, etc.
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  1. A topic or subject, as of a lecture, sermon, essay, etc.
  2. A short essay, esp. one written as an assignment in a school course
  3. (Music) A recurring melodic element in a composition, especially a melody forming the basis of a set of variations.
editorial
An article in a publication expressing the opinion of its editors or publishers.
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  1. An article in a publication expressing the opinion of its editors or publishers.
  2. A statement of opinion in a newspaper or magazine, or on radio or television, as by an editor, publisher, or owner
  3. An article in a publication giving the opinion of its editors on a given topic or current event.
discourse
(Archaic) The process or power of reasoning.
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  1. (Archaic) The process or power of reasoning.
  2. A long and formal treatment of a subject, in speech or writing; lecture; treatise; dissertation
  3. A formal, lengthy treatment of a subject, either written or spoken.
essay
A written composition of moderate length exploring a particular issue or subject.
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  1. A written composition of moderate length exploring a particular issue or subject.
  2. A testing or trial of the value or nature of a thing:
  3. A short literary composition of an analytical, interpretive, or reflective kind, dealing with its subject in a nontechnical, limited, often unsystematic way and, usually, expressive of the author's outlook and personality
dissertation
A formal and lengthy discourse or treatise on some subject, esp. one based on original research and written in partial fulfillment of requirements for a doctorate
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  1. A formal and lengthy discourse or treatise on some subject, esp. one based on original research and written in partial fulfillment of requirements for a doctorate
manuscript
A book or document written by hand, esp. before the invention of printing
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  1. A book or document written by hand, esp. before the invention of printing
  2. A handwritten book, poem, or other document, or a collection of such handwritten documents bound together:
  3. A written or typewritten document or paper, esp. the copy of an author's work that is submitted to a publisher or printer
novel
(Rom. Law) A new law or decree, specif. one made by Justinian supplementary to the Justinian code
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  1. (Rom. Law) A new law or decree, specif. one made by Justinian supplementary to the Justinian code
  2. A relatively long fictional prose narrative with a more or less complex plot or pattern of events, about actions, feelings, motives, etc. of a group of characters
  3. The type or form of literature represented by such narratives
play
Quick, often irregular movement or action, especially of light or color:
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  1. Quick, often irregular movement or action, especially of light or color:
  2. Freedom or occasion for action; scope:
  3. A literary work written for performance on the stage; a drama.
lettering
Letters inscribed, as on a sign.
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  1. Letters inscribed, as on a sign.
  2. The process of putting letters on something by inscribing, printing, painting, engraving, etc., or the letters so made
  3. The act, process, or art of forming letters.
printing
Written characters not connected to one another and resembling those appearing in print.
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  1. Written characters not connected to one another and resembling those appearing in print.
  2. (Uncountable) Written characters that are not joined up.
  3. The art, process, or business of producing printed material by means of inked type and a printing press or by similar means.
calligraphy
The art of writing fancy lettering.
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  1. The art of writing fancy lettering.
  2. Works in fine handwriting considered as a group.
  3. The letters and words so produced, collectively.
graphology
The study of handwriting, especially when employed as a means of analyzing character.
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  1. The study of handwriting, especially when employed as a means of analyzing character.
thesis
A dissertation advancing an original point of view as a result of research, especially as a requirement for an academic degree.
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  1. A dissertation advancing an original point of view as a result of research, especially as a requirement for an academic degree.
  2. A hypothetical proposition, especially one put forth without proof.
  3. A formal and lengthy research paper, esp. a work of original research written in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a master's degree
book
The records or accounts, as of a business, kept in such a book or books
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  1. The records or accounts, as of a business, kept in such a book or books
  2. The body of facts, traits, or circumstances connected with a person or subject, esp. as being understandable, evident, etc. [an open book] or obscure, done with, etc.
  3. A printed or written literary work:
scenario
An outline for any proposed or planned series of events, real or imagined
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  1. An outline for any proposed or planned series of events, real or imagined
  2. An expected or supposed situation or sequence of events:
  3. An outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work.
drama
A prose or verse composition, especially one telling a serious story, that is intended for representation by actors impersonating the characters and performing the dialogue and action.
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  1. A prose or verse composition, especially one telling a serious story, that is intended for representation by actors impersonating the characters and performing the dialogue and action.
  2. A literary composition that tells a story, usually of human conflict, by means of dialogue and action to be performed by actors; play; now often specif., any play that is not a comedy
  3. A serious narrative work or program for television, radio, or the cinema.
piece
A thing considered as a unit or an element of a larger thing, quantity, or class; a portion:
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  1. A thing considered as a unit or an element of a larger thing, quantity, or class; a portion:
  2. (Games) One of the counters or figures used in playing various board games.
  3. An artistic work or composition, as of music, writing, painting, drama, etc.
work
A place where work is done, as a factory, public utility plant, etc.
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  1. A place where work is done, as a factory, public utility plant, etc.
  2. A factory, plant, or similar building or complex of buildings where a specific type of business or industry is carried on. Often used in combination:
  3. The transfer of energy from one object to another, especially in order to make the second object move in a certain direction. Work is equal to the amount of force multiplied by the distance over which it is applied. If a force of 10 newtons, for example, is applied over a distance of 3 meters, the work is equal to 30 newtons per meter, or 30 joules. The unit for measuring work is the same as that for energy in any system of units, since work is simply a transfer of energy.
signature
That part of a doctor's prescription telling the patient how to use the medicine prescribed: usually marked S or Sig.
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  1. That part of a doctor's prescription telling the patient how to use the medicine prescribed: usually marked S or Sig.
  2. (Printing) A letter, number, or symbol placed at the bottom of the first page on each sheet of printed pages of a book as a guide to the proper sequence of the sheets in binding.
  3. A person’s mark or name, handwritten by that person or at the direction of the person for purposes of authentication of a document. It may also be a facsimile signature, affixed by a special machine at the owner’s order, or a unique digital code that is necessary for e-commerce. A person’s mark or name, handwritten by that person or at the direction of the person for purposes of authentication of a document. It may also be a facsimile signature, affixed by a special machine at the owner’s order, or a unique digital code that is necessary for e-commerce.
letter
(Printing) A piece of type that prints a single character.
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  1. (Printing) A piece of type that prints a single character.
  2. A written or printed message to a person or group, usually sent by mail in an envelope
  3. A written or printed symbol employed to represent a speech sound or sounds; character in an alphabet: in some languages, as English, some words contain letters that are no longer sounded
pamphlet
A short essay or treatise, usually on a current topic, published without a binding.
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  1. A short essay or treatise, usually on a current topic, published without a binding.
  2. Something published in this form, usually on some topic of current interest
  3. An unbound printed work, usually with a paper cover.
tract
A bundle of nerve fibers, especially in the central nervous system, that begin and end in the same place and share a common function.
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  1. A bundle of nerve fibers, especially in the central nervous system, that begin and end in the same place and share a common function.
  2. A leaflet or pamphlet containing a declaration or appeal, especially one put out by a religious or political group.
  3. A series of body organs that work together to perform a specialized function, such as digestion.
treatise
(Obs.) A narrative; tale
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  1. (Obs.) A narrative; tale
  2. A systematic, usually extensive written discourse on a subject.
  3. A formal, systematic article or book on some subject, esp. one in which the conclusions are based on a detailed consideration of factual evidence or governing principles
disquisition
A lengthy, formal discourse that analyses or explains some topic; a dissertation or treatise.
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  1. A lengthy, formal discourse that analyses or explains some topic; a dissertation or treatise.
  2. A formal discussion of some subject, often in writing; discourse or treatise
comment
A statement of fact or opinion, especially a remark that expresses a personal reaction or attitude.
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  1. A statement of fact or opinion, especially a remark that expresses a personal reaction or attitude.
  2. A scholarly article or essay, usually written by a law student and published in a law review, analyzing a judicial decision and its context in the law. See also annotation and note.
  3. A written note intended as an explanation, illustration, or criticism of a passage in a book or other writing; an annotation.
commentary
A historical narrative based on personal experience
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  1. A historical narrative based on personal experience
  2. A narrative of historical events of which one has personal experience:
  3. A series of explanatory notes or annotations, often forming a treatise on a text
review
A critical report and evaluation, as in a newspaper or magazine, of a recent book, play, etc., or of a performance, concert, etc.
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  1. A critical report and evaluation, as in a newspaper or magazine, of a recent book, play, etc., or of a performance, concert, etc.
  2. A judicial reexamination of a court’s proceedings, or a reconsideration by the same court of its earlier decision. The term is often used to describe an appellate court’s examination of a lower court’s proceeding. See also judicial review. A judicial reexamination of a court’s proceedings, or a reconsideration by the same court of its earlier decision. The term is often used to describe an appellate court’s examination of a lower court’s proceeding. See also judicial review.
  3. A report or essay giving a critical estimate of a work or performance.
recitation
A class meeting or period in which this occurs
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  1. A class meeting or period in which this occurs
  2. Oral delivery of prepared lessons by a pupil.
  3. A piece of prose or verse memorized for this
certificate
A written or printed statement by which a fact is formally or officially certified or attested
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  1. A written or printed statement by which a fact is formally or officially certified or attested
  2. An official or sworn document that formally attests something to be true. Also called certification.
  3. A document issued to a person completing a course of study not leading to a diploma.
record
Anything that is written down and preserved as evidence; account of events
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  1. Anything that is written down and preserved as evidence; account of events
  2. (Computers) A collection of related, often adjacent items of data, treated as a unit.
  3. An account, as of information or facts, set down especially in writing as a means of preserving knowledge.
bill
(Law) A written declaration of charges or complaints filed in a legal action
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  1. (Law) A written declaration of charges or complaints filed in a legal action
  2. A draft of a proposed statute submitted to a legislature by one of its members for consideration and possible enactment. A draft of a proposed statute submitted to a legislature by one of its members for consideration and possible enactment.
  3. (Law) A document containing the formal statement of a case in equity; a complaint seeking equitable relief.
bit
A drilling or boring tool for use in a brace, drill press, etc.
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  1. A drilling or boring tool for use in a brace, drill press, etc.
  2. (Informal) A particular kind of action, situation, or behavior:
  3. (Information theory, cryptography) Any datum that may take on one of exactly two values.
item
A short piece in a newspaper or magazine.
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  1. A short piece in a newspaper or magazine.
  2. A single article or unit in a collection, enumeration, or series.
  3. An article; unit; separate thing; particular; entry in an account
journalism
The work of gathering, writing, editing, and publishing or disseminating news, as through newspapers and magazines or by radio and television
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  1. The work of gathering, writing, editing, and publishing or disseminating news, as through newspapers and magazines or by radio and television
  2. The style of writing characteristic of material in periodical print publications and broadcast news media, consisting of direct presentation of facts or events with an attempt to minimize analysis or interpretation.
  3. Material written for publication or broadcast as news:
reporting
(Economics, journalism) The activity that results in reports for a business or a journal.
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  1. (Economics, journalism) The activity that results in reports for a business or a journal.
literature
The body of written works of a language, period, or culture.
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  1. The body of written works of a language, period, or culture.
  2. The art or occupation of a literary writer.
  3. (Music) All the compositions of a certain kind or for a specific instrument or ensemble:
authorship
The source; origin; origination; as, the authorship of a book or review, or of an act, or state of affairs.
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  1. The source; origin; origination; as, the authorship of a book or review, or of an act, or state of affairs.
  2. The profession or occupation of a writer
  3. The origin (of a book, etc.) with reference to its author
creative-writing
Art of writing texts such as novels, short stories and poems which fall outside the bounds of professional, journalistic, academic and technical discourse.
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  1. Art of writing texts such as novels, short stories and poems which fall outside the bounds of professional, journalistic, academic and technical discourse.
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