transcript — a written or printed copy of material originally presented in another medium
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a written or printed copy of material originally presented in another medium
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrænˌskrɪpt/
Example Sentences
- The detective carefully reviewed the transcript of the suspect's confession, looking for any inconsistencies.
- My mom asked for my college transcript, probably to frame it next to my kindergarten finger painting masterpiece.
- The court reporter produced an accurate transcript of the entire trial proceedings.
transcript
NOUN[/ˈtrænˌskrɪpt/]
a written or printed copy of material originally presented in another medium
Converting spoken words to written record
The conscript copies the manuscript into a transcript.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Transcript derives from Latin, combining trans- (across) and scribere (to write). Originally meaning 'to write across' or 'to copy out', the term evolved to denote a written record or official document, particularly an academic record of grades and courses.
Breakdown
trans- (across) + -script (written, from Latin scribere meaning to write). The suffix -script represents the past participle form, creating a noun meaning 'something written across' or 'a written copy'.
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📝Examples
“The detective carefully reviewed the transcript of the suspect's confession, looking for any inconsistencies.”
“My mom asked for my college transcript, probably to frame it next to my kindergarten finger painting masterpiece.”
“The court reporter produced an accurate transcript of the entire trial proceedings.”
“I ordered my transcript online and it arrived faster than my pizza delivery last night.”
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