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1Shorthand — is an abbreviated and/or symbolic writing method that increases speed or brevity of writing as compared to a normal method of writing a language. The process of writing in shorthand is called stenography, from the Greek stenos (narrow) and graphē …
2shorthand — [shôrt′hand΄] n. any system of speed writing using quickly made symbols to represent letters, words, and phrases adj. using or written in shorthand …
3Speed|writ|ing — «SPEED RY tihng», noun. Trademark. a shorthand system using letters of the alphabet instead of symbols, in which words are written as they sound. Examples: You is written as u, are is written as r, and eye is written as i …
4shorthand — /shawrt hand /, n. 1. a method of rapid handwriting using simple strokes, abbreviations, or symbols that designate letters, words, or phrases (distinguished from longhand). 2. a simplified or makeshift manner or system of communication: We spoke… …
5shorthand — A writing in characters specially designed for speed …
6Thomas Natural Shorthand — is an English shorthand system created by Charles A. Thomas which was first published in 1935. Thomas described his system as designed to meet the existing need for a simple, legible shorthand that is based on already familiar writing lines, and… …
7Gregg shorthand — is a form of shorthand that was invented by John Robert Gregg in 1888. Like cursive longhand, it is completely based on elliptical figures and lines that bisect them. Gregg shorthand is the most popular form of pen stenography in the United… …
8Pitman shorthand — Infobox Writing system name = Pitman shorthand type = Borderline abugida abjad typedesc = shorthand creator=Isaac Pitman time = 1837–present languages = English children = Pitman s New Era Pitman s 2000 sample = Pitman.pngPitman shorthand is a… …
9Bezenšek Shorthand — Infobox Writing system name = Bezenšek Shorthand type = Shorthand time = 1923 ndash;today languages = Bulgarian sample = Bezenshek.svg fam1=Gabelsberger shorthand creator = Anton BezenšekBezenšek Shorthand is a shorthand system, used for rapidly… …
10Forkner shorthand — is an alphabetic shorthand created by Hamden L. Forkner and first published in 1952. Its popularity grew to its apex in the 60s through the 80s as those who needed shorthand every day (such as secretaries) began to favor the lower learning curve… …
