Scrivener: meaning, definitions and examples
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scrivener
[ หskrษชvษnษr ]
writing software
A scrivener is a person who writes professionally or on a regular basis. They typically use writing software to organize and manage their work effectively.
Examples of usage
- The scrivener spent hours each day working on their latest novel.
- Many scriveners prefer using specialized software to enhance their writing process.
legal profession
In the legal profession, a scrivener is a professional scribe or copyist who specializes in preparing legal documents, such as contracts, deeds, and wills.
Examples of usage
- The scrivener meticulously transcribed the details of the contract.
- Legal scriveners play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of legal documents.
Translations
Translations of the word "scrivener" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escrivรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Schriftsteller
๐ฎ๐ฉ penulis
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะธััะผะตะฝะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ pisarz
๐ฏ๐ต ไฝๅฎถ
๐ซ๐ท รฉcrivain
๐ช๐ธ escritor
๐น๐ท yazar
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุชุจ
๐จ๐ฟ spisovatel
๐ธ๐ฐ spisovateฤพ
๐จ๐ณ ไฝๅฎถ
๐ธ๐ฎ pisatelj
๐ฎ๐ธ rithรถfundur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะทััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฌแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yazฤฑรงฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ escritor
Etymology
The word 'scrivener' originated from Middle English 'scriveiner', which in turn came from Old French 'escrivain', meaning 'writer' or 'scribe'. The term has been used historically to refer to professional writers, copyists, and legal scribes. Scriveners have played important roles in various fields, including literature, law, and administration.
See also: ascribe, circumscribed, inscribed, prescribe, scribble, scribe, scribes, scribing, subscribe, subscriber, subscription, transcribe.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,935 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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