Meaning & use
Inscription
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Words or symbols carved, engraved, or written on a surface such as a monument, coin, or book.
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The tombstone bore a simple inscription with only the date of birth and death.
He read the faded inscription on the inside cover of the old book.
A note on using this word
"Inscription" can also refer to a short handwritten dedication, as when an author signs and dedicates a copy of their book.
Words with a similar meaning
engravingepigraph
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