transcript

noun

tran·​script ˈtran(t)-ˌskript 

1

a

: a written, printed, or typed copy

especially : a usually typed copy of dictated or recorded material

b

: an official or legal and often published copy

a court reporter's transcript

especially : an official copy of a student's educational record

2

: a representation (as of experience) in an art form

3

: a sequence of RNA produced by transcription from a DNA template

Examples of transcript in a Sentence

a transcript of a radio program

a full transcript of the court proceedings

a transcript of the senator's speech

You must submit your college transcript with your job application.

Recent Examples on the Web

Summaries from calls, chat transcripts, business meetings and expert papers can provide critical insights that promote collaboration and informed decision making. —Raj Koneru, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

The Murder Sheet’s biggest find arguably came in 2022: a transcript of a police interview with Kegan Kline. —Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024

Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it. —Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024

Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors. —Sid Evans, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French transecrit, from Medieval Latin transcriptum, from Latin, neuter of transcriptus, past participle of transcribere

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

transcript

noun

tran·​script ˈtran(t)s-ˌkript 

1

: a written, printed, or typed copy

2

: an official copy (as of a student's educational record)

Medical Definition

transcript

noun

tran·​script ˈtran(t)s-ˌkript 

: a sequence of RNA produced by transcription from a DNA template