SINCE 1828
script
noun (1)
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Definition of script
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: something written : text
b
: an original or principal instrument or document
c(1)
: manuscript sense 1
(2)
: the written text of a stage play, screenplay, or broadcast
specifically
: the one used in production or performance
2a
: a style of printed letters that resembles handwriting
b
: written characters : handwriting
c
: alphabet
3
: a plan of action
script
verb
scripted;
scripting;
scripts
Definition of script (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to prepare a script for or from
2
: to provide carefully considered details for (such as a plan of action)
an event carefully scripted to attract attention
script
noun (2)Definition of script (Entry 3 of 3)
Examples of script in a Sentence
Verb
I scripted three episodes of the show. The discussion couldn't have gone better if we had scripted it. The trip didn't go as scripted.
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The first known use of script was in the 14th century
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script
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of script
: to write the script for (a play, movie, television show, etc.)
: to plan how (something) will happen, be done, etc.
See the full definition for script in the English Language Learners Dictionary
script
noun
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Kids Definition of script
1
: the written form of a play or movie or the lines to be said by a performer
2
: handwriting
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