transcription
/tɹænˈskɹɪpʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: transcriptions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or process of transcribing.
Noun
Examples
One might eaſier beleeue that the error was committed in the tranſcription of the copy from Ptolomies library, and ſo that it had a ſucceſſiue propagation through all the copies diſperſed.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Something that has been transcribed, including: — An adaptation of a composition.
Noun
Examples
These frame tale interludes frequently include transcriptions of Italian folk songs.
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).
Common questions
What does “transcription” mean?
The act or process of transcribing.
Is “transcription” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.