Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with handwriting in American Collocation
handwriting
noun
uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
not clear
The completed forms contained spelling mistakes and illegible handwriting.
There was a note from her in very shaky handwriting.
clear
Please ensure that the handwriting is legible by using block capitals.
flowing
Children need to be taught that legible, fluent handwriting serves their own interests.
in a particular style
They are taught cursive handwriting around the age of 8.
belonging to someone
The collection contains Forster’s own copy, annotated in his own handwriting.
understand someone’s handwriting
By peering very hard I could decipher her handwriting.
not understand someone’s handwriting
The use of Mobile Data Terminals would avoid errors caused by typists misreading handwriting.
practise your handwriting
I really must get her to practise her handwriting as that’s what is holding her back.
study someone’s handwriting
If you send a hand-written application, beware – they may analyse your handwriting.
make your handwriting look different
Nick received a card from his mum who’d disguised her handwriting.