script

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈskript 

plural scripts

1

a

: something written : text

b

: an original or principal instrument or document

c(1)

: manuscript sense 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

script

2 of 3

verb

scripted; scripting; scripts

transitive verb

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

script

3 of 3

noun (2)

: prescription sense 4a

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• hand
• handwriting
• penmanship

Examples of script in a Sentence

Noun (1)

has a neat, careful script with delicate loops

sold two scripts to the movie studio

sending a thank-you note in script—and not just an e-mail—is the only proper way to express one's gratitude

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 Web

Noun

My guiding principle was to do good work with a good script and a good director. —Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024

These apps have tools for tracking characters, lines of dialogue, locations, and so forth, not to mention auto-formatting, which ensures the people producing a script can understand it. —PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024

Verb

The John Logan scripted biopic takes a look at the complicated legendary recording artist from his human side to the his public and private struggles. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024

Understanding that motifs from seals are directly related to the pictographs that would eventually lay the foundation for the first writing system shows how meaning was transferred from motifs to script, the study authors said. —Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Latin scriptum thing written, from neuter of scriptus, past participle of scribere to write — more at scribe

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1931, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1887, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing script

• co-script
• flip the script
• shooting script

Kids Definition

script

noun

ˈskript

1

a

: something written : text

b

: the written text of a stage play, screenplay, or broadcast

2

: letters and figures written by hand : handwriting

Medical Definition

script

noun

ˈskript 

: prescription sense 1