properwriting
nounUK /ˈprɒpəˌraɪtɪŋ/
US /ˈprɑːpərˌraɪtɪŋ/
Writing that follows all the rules and is done the right way.
The teacher praised his properwriting on the essay.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of writing words in a neat and correct manner.
Properwriting takes practice, so she wrote each letter slowly.
3. A style of writing that uses correct grammar and clear sentences.
The report was a fine example of properwriting.
4. Writing done according to official or accepted rules.
For the exam, properwriting means no slang and no shortcuts.