transcript
noun
tran·script
ˈtran(t)-ˌskript 
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.
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.
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Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The transcript has been edited for clarity and conciseness.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
His lawyer, David Di Pietro, texted a photo of the check and provided a transcript of the hearing to the Sun Sentinel.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
According to grand jury transcripts disclosed by the DOJ from the criminal case against Noel, an FBI agent testified banking records of the guards were examined, and there was no evidence that Noel or Thomas had been bribed.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The transcript has been edited for clarity and conciseness.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
His lawyer, David Di Pietro, texted a photo of the check and provided a transcript of the hearing to the Sun Sentinel.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
According to grand jury transcripts disclosed by the DOJ from the criminal case against Noel, an FBI agent testified banking records of the guards were examined, and there was no evidence that Noel or Thomas had been bribed.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Transcript.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transcript. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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transcript
noun
tran·script
ˈtran(t)s-ˌkript
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
: a sequence of RNA produced by transcription from a DNA template
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