Noun: inscription in'skrip-shun
- Letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
"The monument's inscription was weathered but still legible";
- lettering
- The activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words
"The ancient stone tablet bore an inscription in a long-forgotten language"
- Personal message written by an author or creator at the beginning of a work, typically addressed to someone
"The author's inscription in the book read 'To my biggest fan'";
- dedication
Derived forms: inscriptions
Type of: message, piece of writing, writing, written material
Encyclopedia: Inscription