n. A person professing to be skilled in graphoanalysis. The synonymous term Graphoanalyst was trademarked by the International Graphoanalysis Society. [ PJC ]
n. The art of judging of a person's character, disposition, and aptitude from his handwriting; also called graphology. As a discipline, the modern form was developed by Milton Newman Bunker in the period after 1915. Though its practitioners consider it a science, many commentators believe that its methodology is not scientific, and some consider it a pseudoscience, as is astrology. Some information about graphoanalysis and its methods can be found at the web site maintained by the International Graphoanalysis Society. [ PJC ]
n. [ Gr. gra`fein to write + -logy: cf. F. graphologie. ] 1. The art of judging of a person's character, disposition, and aptitude from his handwriting; called graphoanalysis by its practitioners. Though its practitioners consider it a science, it is widely considered a pseudoscience, as is astrology. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
2. (Math.) The system or notation used in dealing with graphs. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
3. (Linguistics) The study of systems of writing of languages; also called grammatology. [ PJC ]
n. [ Gr. gra`fein to write + -scope. ] 1. An optical instrument for magnifying engravings, photographs, etc., usually having one large lens and two smaller ones. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An optical device for showing (or photographing) an image when projected upon the atmosphere as a screen. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. [ Gr. gra`fein to write + -type. ] (Engraving) A process for producing a design upon a surface in relief so that it can be printed from. Prepared chalk or oxide of zinc is pressed upon a smooth plate by a hydraulic press, and the design is drawn upon this in a peculiar ink which hardens the surface wherever it is applied. The surface is then carefully rubbed or brushed, leaving the lines in relief. [ 1913 Webster ]
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