English · Word Candidate

transcript

/ˈtɹænˌskɹɪpt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: transcripts

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Something which has been transcribed; a writing or composition consisting of the same words as the original; a written copy.

Noun

When he had finished she held out her hand for the transcript of the message that he had already made.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A copy of any kind; an imitation.

Noun

The Grecian learning was but a transcript of the Chaldean and Egyptian.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “transcript” mean?

Something which has been transcribed; a writing or composition consisting of the same words as the original; a written copy.

Is “transcript” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.