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court reporter
noun
: a stenographer who records and transcribes a verbatim report of all proceedings in a court of law
Examples of court reporter in a Sentence
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That includes watching candidates arguing cases in court and talking with other lawyers, along with bailiffs, court reporters and clerks.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
For years, a shortage of court reporters has left hearings unrecorded, effectively barring appeals for those who can’t afford private reporters.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2024
Linda Deutsch, a longtime Associated Press court reporter with nearly five decades of experience covering some of the most significant trials in U.S. history, has died at 80, according to the AP.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
Nonetheless the court system recorded a net loss of 117 court reporters between 2018 and 2024.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1894, in the meaning defined above
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“Court reporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20reporter. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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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