Inscription (Noun)
Meaning 1
The activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The old gravestone had an inscription that read "R.I.P." and the person's name and dates.
- The champion's trophy had a proud inscription on the base, detailing the names of past winners.
- On the base of the monument, a heartfelt inscription from the community honored the soldiers who died in the war.
- As a token of appreciation, she engraved an inscription on a gold pendant, reading "Thanks for everything."
- On the top step of the stone monument was a carved inscription with a poetic message.
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Meaning 3
A short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.