Stenotypist: meaning, definitions and examples

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stenotypist

 

[ ˈstɛnətɪpɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Word origin

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.