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stenotypist

[ ˈstɛnətɪpɪst ]

Noun

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professional

A stenotypist is a person who specializes in using a stenotype machine to transcribe spoken words quickly and accurately. Stenotypists are often employed in courtrooms, during live television broadcasts, or at conferences.

Synonyms

court reporter, stenographer.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
stenotypist	A stenotypist uses a stenotype machine to transcribe spoken words into a written form, usually in real-time during conferences, meetings, or lectures. The stenotypist captured every word of the keynote speaker's presentation. She works as a stenotypist for various corporate events.
stenographer	A stenographer uses shorthand techniques to transcribe speech quickly. This term can be used for various settings, including legal, medical, or business environments. The stenographer recorded the minutes of the board meeting. She worked as a stenographer at a local law firm.
court reporter	A court reporter transcribes spoken or recorded speech into written form during legal proceedings, such as trials and depositions. This role often requires knowledge of legal terminology. The court reporter documented the entire trial's proceedings. He is a certified court reporter specializing in criminal cases.

Word

Description / Examples

stenotypist

A stenotypist uses a stenotype machine to transcribe spoken words into a written form, usually in real-time during conferences, meetings, or lectures.

The stenotypist captured every word of the keynote speaker's presentation.
She works as a stenotypist for various corporate events.

stenographer

A stenographer uses shorthand techniques to transcribe speech quickly. This term can be used for various settings, including legal, medical, or business environments.

The stenographer recorded the minutes of the board meeting.
She worked as a stenographer at a local law firm.

court reporter

A court reporter transcribes spoken or recorded speech into written form during legal proceedings, such as trials and depositions. This role often requires knowledge of legal terminology.

The court reporter documented the entire trial's proceedings.
He is a certified court reporter specializing in criminal cases.

Examples of usage

The stenotypist quickly transcribed the witness's testimony in the courtroom.
The live television broadcast had a stenotypist to ensure accurate closed captioning.

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general

In a broader sense, a stenotypist can refer to anyone who specializes in shorthand writing or transcription using specialized equipment.

Examples of usage

She trained to become a stenotypist and could transcribe meetings at an incredible speed.
The stenotypist was able to capture every detail of the lecture with precision.

Translations

Translations of the word "stenotypist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 taquígrafo

🇮🇳 स्टेनोग्राफर

🇩🇪 Stenotypist

🇮🇩 stenografer

🇺🇦 стенографіст

🇵🇱 stenotypistka

🇯🇵 速記者 (sokkisha)

🇫🇷 sténographe

🇪🇸 taquígrafo

🇹🇷 stenograf

🇰🇷 속기사 (sokgisa)

🇸🇦 مُخْتَزِل

🇨🇿 stenograf

🇸🇰 stenograf

🇨🇳 速记员 (sùjìyuán)

🇸🇮 stenograf

🇮🇸 skammritari

🇰🇿 стенограф

🇬🇪 სტენოგრაფისტი

🇦🇿 stenoqraf

🇲🇽 taquígrafo

Etymology

The term 'stenotypist' is derived from 'stenotype,' which combines the Greek words 'steno' (narrow) and 'type' (impression). Stenotypists have been essential in various fields where fast and accurate transcription is required, dating back to the introduction of stenotype machines in the late 19th century.