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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : let-er-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛt ər ɪŋ



Definition of lettering

Origin :
  • 1640s, "act of writing;" 1811 as "act of putting letters on something," verbal noun from letter (v.).
  • As in inscription : noun message
  • As in print : noun publication; something impressed
  • As in marking : noun making a mark upon
  • As in block letter : noun capital letter
  • As in mark : verb blemish, stain
  • As in print : verb produce writing, impression; reproduce
  • As in stamp : verb imprint; press mark on
  • As in write : verb put language down on paper
Example sentences :
  • He assumes that the lettering which borders the bodice in this drawing—ALS.
  • Extract from : « Holbein » by Beatrice Fortescue
  • Vera did that lettering on one of her sheets in about five minutes.
  • Extract from : « Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore » by Pauline Lester
  • A word should never be divided or hyphenated in lettering, when it can be avoided.
  • Extract from : « A Book for All Readers » by Ainsworth Rand Spofford
  • There was lettering, too, upon the undermost side when the man turned it over.
  • Extract from : « Brother Copas » by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
  • Much to his satisfaction, he saw that there was some lettering on the back of the sign.
  • Extract from : « Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" » by An Old Scout
  • A practical purpose to which lettering is often put is the marking of linen.
  • Extract from : « Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving » by Grace Christie
  • One sort has in place of the Greek lettering an Aramean inscription.
  • Extract from : « The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 » by Various
  • As to paper, Bristol-board has the best smooth surface for lettering.
  • Extract from : « Letters and Lettering » by Frank Chouteau Brown
  • As he turned it over in his hand he observed some lettering on the underside.
  • Extract from : « The Hand in the Dark » by Arthur J. Rees
  • The lettering on the glass simply said: Conference Room A-6.
  • Extract from : « Damned If You Don't » by Gordon Randall Garrett

Synonyms for lettering

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