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tachygraphy

[ təˈkɪɡrəfi ]

Noun

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writing system

Tachygraphy is a method of writing or transcribing rapidly by means of abbreviations and symbols. It is commonly used for shorthand writing, especially in court reporting, note-taking, and secretarial work.

Synonyms

shorthand, stenography.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
tachygraphy	Tachygraphy refers to a form of rapid writing often used in historical contexts and is less common in modern usage. The ancient manuscripts were written in tachygraphy, making them difficult to decipher.
shorthand	Shorthand is a method of rapid writing by using symbols or abbreviations and is commonly used for taking notes quickly, especially in journalism and office settings. The secretary took down the meeting minutes in shorthand. Journalists often use shorthand to keep up with fast-paced conversations.
stenography	Stenography encompasses both the art of writing in shorthand and the use of stenotype machines, typically used in legal and official settings like courtrooms for transcribing spoken words. The court reporter used stenography to transcribe the entire trial. He studied stenography to become a legal transcriptionist.

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Description / Examples

tachygraphy

Tachygraphy refers to a form of rapid writing often used in historical contexts and is less common in modern usage.

The ancient manuscripts were written in tachygraphy, making them difficult to decipher.

shorthand

Shorthand is a method of rapid writing by using symbols or abbreviations and is commonly used for taking notes quickly, especially in journalism and office settings.

The secretary took down the meeting minutes in shorthand.
Journalists often use shorthand to keep up with fast-paced conversations.

stenography

Stenography encompasses both the art of writing in shorthand and the use of stenotype machines, typically used in legal and official settings like courtrooms for transcribing spoken words.

The court reporter used stenography to transcribe the entire trial.
He studied stenography to become a legal transcriptionist.

Examples of usage

Her proficiency in tachygraphy allowed her to take detailed notes during the lecture.
The court reporter used tachygraphy to accurately transcribe the witness's testimony.

Translations

Translations of the word "tachygraphy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 taquigrafia

🇮🇳 लघुलेखन

🇩🇪 Tachygraphie

🇮🇩 tahigrafi

🇺🇦 тачиграфія

🇵🇱 tachigrafia

🇯🇵 速記術

🇫🇷 tachygraphie

🇪🇸 taquigrafía

🇹🇷 taşografya

🇰🇷 속기

🇸🇦 التخطيط السريع

🇨🇿 tachygrafie

🇸🇰 tachygrafia

🇨🇳 速记

🇸🇮 taheografija

🇮🇸 hraðritun

🇰🇿 тахиграфия

🇬🇪 ტაკიგრაფია

🇦🇿 taxiqrafiya

🇲🇽 taquigrafía

Etymology

The term 'tachygraphy' originated from the Greek words 'tachys' (swift) and 'grapho' (to write). It was first used in the 17th century to refer to a system of rapid writing. Tachygraphy has evolved over the years, with advancements in shorthand techniques and technologies to facilitate quick transcription of spoken words.