In materials science, deformation refers to any changes in the shape or size of an object due to-. an applied force (the deformation energy in this case is transferred through work) or.
a keyboard machine resembling a typewriter, used in a system of phonetic shorthand. 2. the symbols typed in one stroke on this machine.
Shorthand is a method of speed-writing that substitutes a line or symbol for a certain sound or letter, much like hieroglyphs.Though its practical benefits are disappearing with modern technology, the ability to write shorthand has a variety of advantages. Since shorthand is about speed, make sure you are not pressing down too hard with your pen. 2  This will make your hand achey and tired more quickly, and slow down your writing. 3  If you are taking shorthand notes in class or in a courtroom, write key words in the left-hand margin of your page for easy reference.