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- pronunciation:
- traen
skraIb
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
transcribes, transcribing, transcribed |
| definition 1: |
to write or type a copy or full version of (something dictated or heard, shorthand notes, or the like).
The court reporter transcribes the statements made during the court session.- similar words:
- take
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| definition 2: |
to adapt by translation into another language.
- similar words:
- render, translate
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| definition 3: |
to adapt (a musical composition) to a different instrument or group than it was originally written for.
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| definition 4: |
to record for later broadcast or other use.
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| related words: |
construe, copy, record, score |
| derivation: |
transcriber (n.) |
The word transcribe
contains the following parts:
tra-, trans-
Latin
prefix
that means across, over, to the other side
  Example words:
transatlantic, transfer, transform, transit, transition, translate, translucent, transmit, transparent, transpire, transplant, transport
scrib, script
Latin
root
that means to write
Example words:
describe, description, descriptive, inscribe, manuscript, postscript, prescribe, prescription, scribble, scribe1, script, Scripture, subscribe, subscription
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