speedwriting

[ speed-rahy-ting ]

noun
  1. a system of shorthand that is based on the sound of words and utilizes letters of the alphabet rather than symbols.

Origin of speedwriting

1
1920–25; speed + writing; formerly a trademark

Words Nearby speedwriting

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British Dictionary definitions for Speedwriting

Speedwriting

/ (ˈspiːdˌraɪtɪŋ) /


noun
  1. trademark a form of shorthand in which alphabetic combinations are used to represent groups of sounds or short common words

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