Transcript

Definition

Transcript generally refers to a written or printed version of a spoken material or a detailed record of a student's academic performance.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtrænskrɪpt/
• Respelling: TRANS-kript (with "TRANS" as in "transport" and "kript" rhyming with "script")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtrænskrɪpt/
• Respelling: TRANS-kript (similar to American English, with "TRANS" as in "transport" and "kript" like in "script")

In both dialects, "transcript" is pronounced with the primary stress on the first syllable, "TRANS," followed by "kript," which rhymes with words like "script" and "adept." The pronunciation of "transcript" is consistent between American and British English.

Etymology

The term "transcript" is derived from the Latin "transcribere," where "trans-" means "across" and "scribere" means "to write." Thus, it fundamentally implies "to write across" or "to copy in writing."

Derivatives

• Transcription
• Transcribe
• Transcriber
• Transcriptional
• Transcriptionist

Synonyms

• Copy
• Record
• Reproduction

Antonyms

• Original
• Prototype
• Source

Usage

• "The university will send your transcript to the desired institution upon request."
• "The court reporter provided a transcript of the entire trial proceedings."

Related Terms

• Script
• Manuscript
• Dictation
• Documentation
• Record

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Written Record: A written, typewritten, or printed version of a spoken material, such as a speech, conversation, or interview.
• Example: The journalist relied on the transcript to write her report accurately.

• Academic Record: An official record from an educational institution that details a student's academic performance, including courses taken, grades received, and any degrees or certifications earned.
• Example: To apply for graduate school, you must often submit a copy of your undergraduate transcript.

• Genetics: In genetics, a transcript refers to the mRNA molecule derived from the transcription of the DNA sequence of a gene; it serves as a template for protein synthesis.
• Example: The gene was actively expressing, producing a high number of transcripts.