Shorthand vs. Typing

Shorthand vs. Typing — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Shorthand and Typing

Shorthandnoun

A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.

Typingnoun

Assigning or classification by type.

Shorthandnoun

(by extension) Any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.

The jargon becomes a shorthand for these advanced concepts.

Typingnoun

The act of typing on a keyboard.

Shorthandverb

(transitive) To render (spoken or written words) into shorthand.

Typingnoun

writing done with a typewriter

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Shorthandverb

To use a brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.

Shorthandverb

(intransitive) To write in shorthand.

Shorthandnoun

a method of writing rapidly

Shorthandadjective

written in abbreviated or symbolic form;

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