plural transcriptions
1
: the act or process of making a written, printed, or typed copy of words that have been spoken
an error in transcription
Transcription of the tapes took weeks.
2
: a written, printed, or typed copy of words that have been spoken
a transcription [=transcript] of the tape recordings
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“Transcription.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/transcription. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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