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The answer SHORTHAND has 26 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
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Definitions of shorthand in various dictionaries:
noun - a method of writing rapidly
adj - written in abbreviated or symbolic form
A system of rapid handwriting employing symbols to represent words, phrases, and letters.
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| This type of writing system evolved for the purpose of taking dictation |
| John Robert Gregg, who invented a form of this, grew up in Rockcorry, County Monaghan |
| In 1927 court reporter Martin Dupraw used this to take testimony at the rate of 282 words per minute |
| Isaac Pitman invented a system of this in the 1830s, decades before John Robert Gregg |
| Take note, Gregg & Pitman are methods of this |
| ...you could transcribe the dictation from the Pitman system of this |
| Pitman & Gregg developed modern versions of this technique used in dictation |
| It's another term for stenography |
| In 63 B.C. Tiro invented a system of this to record Cicero's speeches |
| Take note: a secretary takes notes using this system that uses symbols for words & phrases |
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Shorthand is an abbreviated symbolic writing method that increases speed and brevity of writing as compared to longhand, a more common method of writing a language. The process of writing in shorthand is called stenography, from the Greek stenos (narrow) and graphein (to write). It has also been called brachygraphy, from Greek brachys (short) and tachygraphy, from Greek tachys (swift, speedy), depending on whether compression or speed of writing is the goal. * Many forms of shorthand exist. A typical shorthand system provides symbols or abbreviations for words and common phrases, which can allow someone well-trained in the system to write as quickly as people speak. Abbreviation methods are alphabet-based and use different abbreviating approaches. Several autocomplete programs, standalone or integrated in text editors, based on word lists, also include a shorthand function for frequently used phrases. Many journalists use shorthand writing to quickly take notes at press conferences or ot |