transcription

noun

tran·​scrip·​tion tran(t)-ˈskrip-shən How to pronounce transcription (audio)
1
: an act, process, or instance of transcribing
2
: copy, transcript: such as
a
: an arrangement of a musical composition for some instrument or voice other than the original
b
: a recording (as on magnetic tape) made especially for use in radio broadcasting
3
: the process of constructing a messenger RNA molecule using a DNA molecule as a template with resulting transfer of genetic information to the messenger RNA compare translation sense 2, reverse transcription
transcriptional adjective
transcriptionally adverb

Examples of transcription in a Sentence

Transcription of the tapes took weeks.
Recent Examples on the Web Lauren Goode: The ironic part about this is that in the past, Google has really boasted about its live transcription technology and some of its other accessibility features that give you live captions, for example, that are supposed to be useful to the hard of hearing community. Michael Calore Lauren Goode, WIRED, 7 Mar. 2024 Functions like transcription, inserting and re-ordering scenes, color correction, and audio adjustment, such as remixing music to match the timing of visuals, can now be streamlined and automated using natural language. Bernard Marr, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors. ABC News, 4 Feb. 2024 Now, using deep learning, researchers at Northwestern University, in Evanston, Ill., have untangled a complex part of the RNA transcription process: how cells know when to stop copying. IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2024 Republicans said the transcripts must first be reviewed by committee members, aides, Fauci and Fauci's representatives to ensure the accuracy of the transcriptions before the records can be released. Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2024 For things like image classification or audio transcription, the chip can be up to 35 times more efficient than relying on a GPU. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 20 Oct. 2023 As expected, the rate of transcription was noticeably lower in these mice compared to healthy controls. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Today, our suite of products includes CAC, CDI, speech recognition, dictation and transcription. Charlotte Observer, 8 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of transcription was in 1598

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“Transcription.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transcription. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

transcription

noun
tran·​scrip·​tion tran(t)s-ˈkrip-shən How to pronounce transcription (audio)
1
: an act, process, or instance of transcribing
2
3
: the process of forming a messenger RNA molecule using a DNA molecule as a guide compare translation sense 2

Medical Definition

transcription

noun
tran·​scrip·​tion tran(t)s-ˈkrip-shən How to pronounce transcription (audio)
: the process of constructing a messenger RNA molecule using a DNA molecule as a template with resulting transfer of genetic information to the messenger RNA compare reverse transcription, translation
transcriptional adjective
transcriptionally adverb

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