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longhand n

Longhand means ordinary handwriting (not shorthand). Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of longhand

  • ordinary handwriting (not shorthand)

Usage examples of longhand

The professor asked students to write the essay in longhand rather than type it on a laptop.

Her longhand was neat and easy to read, unlike the abbreviations in her lecture notes.

Before dictation software, he drafted every chapter in longhand with a pen and notebook.

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