Stenography is a form of WRITING that involves the use of symbols or abbreviations to represent words and phrases. It is commonly used in courtrooms and other legal proceedings, as well as in journalism and business. The term 'stenography' comes from the Greek words 'steno' meaning 'NARROW' and 'graphy' meaning 'WRITING'. The two crossword solutions for this term are SHORTHAND (9 letters) and WRITING (7 letters). SHORTHAND is a system of WRITING in which symbols or abbreviations are used to represent words and phrases. WRITING is the act of forming letters, symbols, or words on a surface such as paper or a computer screen.