writing system

Pronunciation:		'rIting'sistum
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WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols

	Synonyms:	orthography

	See Also:	alphabetic script, alphabetic writing, Armenian, Armenian alphabet, boustrophedon, cuneiform, hieroglyph, hieroglyphic, hyphenation, ideography, Linear A, picture writing, point system, punctuation, punctuation mark, script, spelling, syllabary, syllabic script, word division, writing

Computing Dictionary

	Definition:	The set of glyphs used for representing a given human language in written form, generally along with their conventions for use.

	See Also:	character, human language