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Writing Skill

/ˈraɪ.tɪŋ skɪl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The ability to express thoughts, ideas, or information effectively in written form.

    "Her writing skill has improved significantly since she started practicing daily."
  2. 2

    A specific proficiency in writing, often assessed in educational contexts.

    "The exam will evaluate your writing skill through various prompts."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'writing' originates from the Old English 'writan', meaning 'to scratch, draw, or write', which has roots in the Proto-Germanic '*writaną'. 'Skill' comes from the Old Norse 'skil', meaning 'distinction, discernment', evolving to denote proficiency in a particular area.

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