transcript

noun

tran·​script ˈtran(t)-ˌskript How to pronounce transcript (audio)
1
a
: a written, printed, or typed copy
especially : a usually typed copy of dictated or recorded material
b
: an official or legal and often published copy
a court reporter's transcript
especially : an official copy of a student's educational record
2
: a representation (as of experience) in an art form
3
: a sequence of RNA produced by transcription from a DNA template

Examples of transcript in a Sentence

a transcript of a radio program a full transcript of the court proceedings a transcript of the senator's speech You must submit your college transcript with your job application.
Recent Examples on the Web Click here to access the printable version of today’s CNN 10 transcript CNN 10 serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom. CNN, 15 Nov. 2023 The Post sued, and officials provided the unredacted transcript within two weeks. Amy Brittain, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2023 A lot of the scenes and the detail in my book came out of court transcripts and court documents. Los Angeles Times En Español, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023 Listen to the episode or read the full transcript below. Fortune Editors, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2023 After ProPublica inquired, the company sent Kays partial transcripts of the calls. Maya Miller, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2023 In an all-hands meeting last week, the transcript of which was published by The Verge, Musk said almost twice as much as Yaccarino—3,735 words to her 1,833. WIRED, 5 Nov. 2023 Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2023 For the report, investigators also turned to police reports, surveillance video, social media posts, deposition transcripts and other records, including files from the county prosecutor’s ongoing criminal investigations. Anna Clark, ProPublica, 31 Oct. 2023 See More

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'transcript.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French transecrit, from Medieval Latin transcriptum, from Latin, neuter of transcriptus, past participle of transcribere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of transcript was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near transcript

Cite this Entry

“Transcript.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transcript. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.

Kids Definition

transcript

noun
tran·​script ˈtran(t)s-ˌkript How to pronounce transcript (audio)
1
: a written, printed, or typed copy
2
: an official copy (as of a student's educational record)

Medical Definition

transcript

noun
tran·​script ˈtran(t)s-ˌkript How to pronounce transcript (audio)
: a sequence of RNA produced by transcription from a DNA template
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!