A transcript is usually a written copy of spokensaid aloud rather than typed or printed words, or a reproducedcopied again so it matches the original copy of an officialapproved by an authority and used formally record. In everyday use, people most often mean a written record of speech or audio.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈtrænskrɪpt/
Easy pronunciation: TRAN-skript (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the first syllable.
Used for a written record of spoken words or recorded audio.
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Transcript Meaning
a written copy of speech or recorded audio
Part of speech: noun
Definition: something that has been transcribed; a written record, usually typed, of spoken words
Example: She ordered a transcript of the interview for her notes.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- copy — Can work for the idea of a reproduced record, though it is broader and less specific than transcript.
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Other Meanings of Transcript
Meaning 2
a reproduced official record
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a reproduction of a written record, such as a legal or school record
Example: The school sent her a transcript of her academic record.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- copy — Works here as a reproduced version of an existing record.
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Transcript Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- copy
reproduced official record
- copy
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use transcript to mean a summary, but a transcript is a full written record, not a shortened version.
- It does not usually mean the recording itself; it is the written version of that recording.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does transcript mean?
A transcript is usually a written version of spoken words or a reproduced official record.
What is a transcript in simple words?
It is a written copy of speech, audio, or an official record.
What are some synonyms for transcript?
A close synonym in some contexts is copy, but transcript is more specific and usually refers to a written record of speech or an official document.
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