Writing vs Penmanship - What's the difference?

As nouns the difference between writing and penmanship

is that writing is Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning while penmanship is the art or skill of good handwriting; calligraphy.

As a verb writing

is present participle of lang=en.

writing

English

Noun

(wikipedia writing)

(uncountable) of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.

(uncountable) Something written, such as a document, article or book.

(uncountable) The process of representing a language with symbols or letters.

(countable) A work of an author.

(countable) The style of writing of a person.

I can't read your writing .

(as a modifier) Intended for or used in writing.

a writing table

Synonyms

* (written letters or symbols that express some meaning): text * (something written): document, text * (process of representing a language with symbols or letters): * (work of an author): work * (the style of writing of a person): hand, handwriting * (intended for or used in writing):

Derived terms

* creative writing * handwriting * in writing * majuscule writing * packet writing * sky writing * speedwriting * spirit writing * typewriting * writing arm * writing board * writing book * writing desk * writing hand * writing implement * writing instrument * writing lark * writing machine * writing master * writing obligatory * writing on the wall * writing pad * writing paper * writing school * writing table

Verb

(head)

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penmanship

English

(wikipedia penmanship)

Noun

(en-noun)

The art or skill of good handwriting; calligraphy.