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TRANSKR-ipt/ˈtrænskrɪpt/

A transcript is a written record of speech, or an official record of courses and grades: a hearing transcript, an academic transcript. A record is everyday; minutes can be a summary; transcribe (this batch) is the verb. Do not treat a press note as the hearing.

Meaning

A written record of spoken words; also an official record of courses and grades.

Examples

• “The transcript of the hearing is the record; the press note is not.”
• “Record is everyday. Minutes may be agreed summary. A script is what actors read — a lookalike. Grades on a transcript are registry. Comms language is for the outside. The inside record is the words as spoken, filed.”

Good to know

A written record of speech (or of grades). Verb: transcribe (this batch). Contrast: minutes (often summary); a press note. Lookalike: a script.

Near in meaning

transcribe

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