plural scripts
1
a
: something written : text
b
: an original or principal instrument or document
c(1)
(2)
: the written text of a stage play, screenplay, or broadcast
specifically
: the one used in production or performance
2
a
: a style of printed letters that resembles handwriting
b
: written characters : handwriting
c
: alphabet
3
: a plan of action
4
computing
: a sequence of instructions or commands for a computer to execute
especially
: one that automates a small task (such as assembling or sorting a set of data)
Two engineers, a biologist and a zoologist wrote a computer script that downloaded the lyrics, band names and genre categories from all songs on the website www.metalkingdom.net. —
Fedor Zarkhin
Fedor Zarkhin
scripted; scripting; scripts
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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the WebAramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
Justin Piasecki wrote the script, much of which is being kept in the stable.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
Garland’s argument that both sides are at fault, though, is disingenuous to the reality of the United States, both in 2020 when Garland wrote the script and even more so now, just months out from potentially the most consequential election in American history.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2024
The movie is set to be produced by former head of DC films Walter Hamada, and Boy Kills World co-writer Tyler Burton Smith is attached to write the script.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2024
Lee wrote the new film’s script with Alan Fox, the playwright of 2019’s Safe Space.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2024
Alex Garland's direction is flawless Garland, who also wrote the script, shoots incredibly intense battle scenes.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Loki director Kate Herron is on board the project, and will also co-write the script with Briony Redman, per the outlets.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Fuqua is directing from a script by John Logan (Skyfall), The film stars Jackson’s real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson (Jermaine Jackson's son) in his big screen debut.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
Patrick Frater, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Some people think everything is rigged or scripted.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2024
But a few networks were experimenting with scripted shows that were subversive and formally inventive.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
South Carolina seeks redemption against Iowa in national championship
The women’s national championship is today, and the NCAA could not have scripted a better matchup.
—Trisha Garcia-Easto, Sacramento Bee, 7 Apr. 2024
Shryock says these types of calls are structured but not scripted.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
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'EVERY SINGLE QUESTION' – Sage Steele says 'every word' of her Biden interview was 'scripted' by ESPN execs.
—Fox News, 3 Apr. 2024
The gatherings are heavily scripted bureaucratic events.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
The company also saw its global head of scripted, Christian Wikander, step down earlier this year.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2024
Noun
Moreover, the reboot has an antiquated feel, as if someone wrote the scripts decades ago and unearthed them in the present, barely adding tweaks or updates.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
Justin Piasecki wrote the script, much of which is being kept in the stable.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
Garland’s argument that both sides are at fault, though, is disingenuous to the reality of the United States, both in 2020 when Garland wrote the script and even more so now, just months out from potentially the most consequential election in American history.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2024
The movie is set to be produced by former head of DC films Walter Hamada, and Boy Kills World co-writer Tyler Burton Smith is attached to write the script.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2024
Lee wrote the new film’s script with Alan Fox, the playwright of 2019’s Safe Space.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2024
Alex Garland's direction is flawless Garland, who also wrote the script, shoots incredibly intense battle scenes.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Loki director Kate Herron is on board the project, and will also co-write the script with Briony Redman, per the outlets.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Fuqua is directing from a script by John Logan (Skyfall), The film stars Jackson’s real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson (Jermaine Jackson's son) in his big screen debut.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
Verb
The 2022 film was directed by Ahn Tae-jin and scripted by Ahn, Bang Soo-in and Hyun Gyu-ri.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Some people think everything is rigged or scripted.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2024
But a few networks were experimenting with scripted shows that were subversive and formally inventive.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
South Carolina seeks redemption against Iowa in national championship
The women’s national championship is today, and the NCAA could not have scripted a better matchup.
—Trisha Garcia-Easto, Sacramento Bee, 7 Apr. 2024
Shryock says these types of calls are structured but not scripted.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… MEDIA
'EVERY SINGLE QUESTION' – Sage Steele says 'every word' of her Biden interview was 'scripted' by ESPN execs.
—Fox News, 3 Apr. 2024
The gatherings are heavily scripted bureaucratic events.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
The company also saw its global head of scripted, Christian Wikander, step down earlier this year.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2024
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