单词 | handwriting analysis |
释义 | > as lemmashandwriting analysis handwriting analysis n. the study and analysis of handwriting, esp. as a means of inferring a person’s character or abilities; an instance of this; cf. graphology n. 1, 2. ΚΠ 1902 Spirit Lake (Iowa) Beacon 5 Dec. ‘Is handwriting analysis an exact science?’ queried the cross-examiner. ‘In some cases it is and in some cases it isn't’ was the exact reply. 1978 Mother Jones Nov. 29/1 ‘If we can't get him to verify the signature,’ Tony said, ‘we'll get a handwriting analysis.’ 1993 Financial Times 19 Nov. 12/4 Companies which use handwriting analysis as part of their recruitment process are wasting their money, a leading psychologist claimed yesterday. 2009 N. Altman Palmistry xvii. 137/2 Many palmists believe that handwriting analysis can be a useful adjunct to palmistry in that it helps determine the true character of the individual. < as lemmas |
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