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1. Letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
   - lettering
    
2. A short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
   - dedication
    
3. The activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words

Derived forms: inscriptions

See also: inscribe, inscriptive

Type of: committal to writing, message, piece of writing, writing, written material

Encyclopedia: Inscription