[writ.ing] n (13c) 1: the act or process of one who writes: as a: the act or art of forming visible letters or characters; specif: handwriting 1 b: the act or practice of literary or musical composition
2: something written: as a: letters or characters that serve as visible signs of ideas, words, or symbols b: a letter, note, or notice used to communicate or record c: a written composition d: inscription
3: a style or form of composition
4: the occupation of a writer; esp: the profession of authorship -- writing on the wall : handwriting on the wall