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Scripts (writing)

Scope note

Use for given sets of written works, together with a particular set of conventions for their use. Distinct from "alphabets" which are sets of characters or symbols with which a language is written, not including a set of conventions for their use.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000200824

Broader Terms used

<script and type forms>

Equivalent Terms used

script (writing)

Created

13yrs ago

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