Meaning of the word manuscript in English

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manuscript

US /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/

UK /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/

a book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed

Example:

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The ancient manuscript was carefully preserved in the museum.

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She spent years working on the manuscript for her novel.

Synonym:

holograph autograph scroll codex document

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