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transcribe

Pronunciation: /tranˈskrʌɪb, trɑːn-/

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Definition of transcribe

verb

[with object]
  • 1put (thoughts, speech, or data) into written or printed form:each interview was taped and transcribed
  • transliterate (foreign characters) or write or type out (shorthand, notes, or other abbreviated forms) into ordinary characters or full sentences: the court was adjourned so that they could transcribe their notes
  • 2arrange (a piece of music) for a different instrument, voice, or group of these:his largest early work was transcribed for organ
  • 3 Biochemistry synthesize (RNA) using a template of existing DNA (or vice versa), so that the genetic information is copied: polymerases transcribe it into a long RNA molecule

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transcriber

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the sense 'make a copy in writing'): from Latin transcribere, from trans- 'across' + scribere 'write'

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