inscription

英[ɪn'skrɪpʃ(ə)n] 美[ɪn'skrɪpʃən]

1. letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

2. a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something

3. the activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words