Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun inscription

3 senses of inscription

Sense 1
inscription, lettering -- (letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something)
       => writing, written material, piece of writing -- (the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect); "the writing in her novels is excellent"; "that editorial was a fine piece of writing")

Sense 2
dedication, inscription -- (a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something)
       => message -- (a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message")

Sense 3
inscription -- (the activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words)
       => writing, committal to writing -- (the activity of putting something in written form; "she did the thinking while he did the writing")