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longhand

/ˈlɒŋ.hænd/

/ˈlɔːŋ.hænd/

longhandnoun

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Additional translations

длинное письмо

обычное письмо

Definitions

Ordinary handwriting, as opposed to shorthand or typing.

She wrote the entire letter in longhand, taking her time to ensure it was legible.

Synonyms

longhandadjective

/ˈlɒŋ.hænd/

/ˈlɔːŋ.hænd/

Used attributively: e.g. "longhand version", "longhand notation". Non-gradable in normal use.

Definitions

Written or expressed in ordinary handwriting or in a non-abbreviated form.

The translator produced a longhand copy of the original shorthand notes.

Synonyms

manually written

written out

in full