court reporter

noun

: a stenographer who records and transcribes a verbatim report of all proceedings in a court of law

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Researching cases, perfecting spelling, filing transcripts, managing invoices, and coordinating with judges and law firms while still maintaining certification are all key responsibilities of a court reporter. Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 18 May 2025 The story will be seen through the eyes of two young Holocaust survivors – Ernst Michel, who is driven by the loss of his parents and friends and returns alone to witness justice as a court reporter, and Seweryna Szmaglewska, who testified as one of the very first survivors. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 May 2025 They were given the option to discuss sensitive or personal questions in a private sidebar with just the judge, court reporter and two attorneys from each party. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 May 2025 Defense attorneys alleged that grand jury proceedings were held under security surveillance, a court reporter was not sworn in and the district attorney improperly discussed sentencing ranges with jurors. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for court reporter

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of court reporter was in 1894

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“Court reporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20reporter. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Legal Definition

court reporter

noun
: a stenographer who records and transcribes a verbatim report of all proceedings in a court of law
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