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inscription

/ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/

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noun

The act of inscribing.

Examples :

"The inscription of the new student's name onto the school roster was a simple but important task. "

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noun

Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone.

Examples :

"The inscription on the old gravestone told the story of a young woman who died too soon. "

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noun

The text on a coin.

Examples :

"The inscription on the coin showed the year it was made. "

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noun

Words written in the front of a book as a dedication.

Examples :

"My grandmother's gift of the poetry book was made even more special by the loving inscription on the first page. "

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