Definition of speedwriting in English:
speedwriting
nounˈspiːdrʌɪtɪŋˈspidˌraɪdɪŋ
mass nountrademark A form of shorthand using the letters of the alphabet.
Example sentencesExamples
- The purpose of the notes is to show that speedwriting based on Forkner transcription is a very flexible, fun, fast way to learn speedwriting.
- But who wants to spend months learning traditional speedwriting and shorthand?
- Check with booksellers or college campus bookstores and see what they have on abbreviated note taking skills or speedwriting.
- A cheap kitchen timer works well for speedwriting as it will signal you when your time is up.
Derivatives
noun
trademark This year, an estimated 60,000 speedwriters are taking part and there are local chapters scattered across the UK, from Brighton to Birmingham.
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘Short Shrift for Shorthand’ speaks of a diminishing need for speedwriters.
- While pursuing a government career as a clerk in the Indian legislature - in addition to his spiritual talents, he was champion speedwriter - he began teaching his spiritual vision to others.
- I need to address the overwhelming overflow of idiots that seem to think that the comments area on this blog is meant to be tagged and spray painted with advertisements about becoming speedwriters, and get rich quick schemes.
Definition of speedwriting in US English:
speedwriting
nounˈspidˌraɪdɪŋˈspēdˌrīdiNG
trademark A form of shorthand using the letters of the alphabet.
Example sentencesExamples
- The purpose of the notes is to show that speedwriting based on Forkner transcription is a very flexible, fun, fast way to learn speedwriting.
- But who wants to spend months learning traditional speedwriting and shorthand?
- Check with booksellers or college campus bookstores and see what they have on abbreviated note taking skills or speedwriting.
- A cheap kitchen timer works well for speedwriting as it will signal you when your time is up.