Script: meaning, definitions and examples

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script

 

[ skrษชpt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

writing

Script refers to a written version of a play, movie, or broadcast. It includes dialogue, stage directions, and other elements necessary for production.

Synonyms

manuscript, screenplay, text

Examples of usage

  • The actors rehearsed the script for the upcoming play.
  • The screenwriter worked on the script for the new film.
Context #2 | Noun

programming

Script is a set of instructions written in a programming language that tells a computer what to do. It is often used for automation and task automation.

Synonyms

code, macro, program

Examples of usage

  • She wrote a script to automate the data analysis process.
  • The web developer created a script to validate user input.
Context #3 | Verb

acting

To script means to write a script or plan out a performance in detail.

Synonyms

compose, draft, write

Examples of usage

  • The director scripted the entire scene for the actors.
  • She carefully scripted her lines for the audition.

Translations

Translations of the word "script" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเคชเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Drehbuch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ naskah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั†ะตะฝะฐั€ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ scenariusz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„šๆœฌ (ใใ‚ƒใใปใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scรฉnario

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท senaryo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€๋ณธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scรฉnรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ scenรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰งๆœฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ scenarij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handrit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั†ะตะฝะฐั€ะธะน

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ssenari

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guiรณn

Word origin

The word 'script' originated from the Latin word 'scriptum', which means 'something written'. The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to written content, instructions, and performances.

See also: conscript, scripted, scripting, Scriptural, scripture, scriptwriter, scriptwriters, transcript, unscripted.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,315 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.