Transcriber: meaning, definitions and examples

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transcriber

 

[ trænˈskraɪbər ]

Context #1

language

A person who transcribes speech or text, typically for a living.

Synonyms

scribe, stenographer, typist

Examples of usage

  • The transcriber worked diligently to accurately record the speech.
  • The transcriber transcribed the interview for the research project.
Context #2

technology

A device or software that converts spoken words into written text.

Synonyms

speech-to-text software, voice recognition software

Examples of usage

  • The transcriber software was able to accurately transcribe the audio recording.
  • The transcriber device helped the student take notes during the lecture.

Translations

Translations of the word "transcriber" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transcritor

🇮🇳 लिप्यंतरणकर्ता

🇩🇪 Transkribierer

🇮🇩 penyalin

🇺🇦 транскрибатор

🇵🇱 transkrybent

🇯🇵 文字起こし者

🇫🇷 transcripteur

🇪🇸 transcriptor

🇹🇷 transkriptör

🇰🇷 전사자

🇸🇦 ناسخ

🇨🇿 přepisovatel

🇸🇰 prepisovač

🇨🇳 转录员

🇸🇮 prepisovalec

🇮🇸 afritari

🇰🇿 транскриптор

🇬🇪 ტრანსკრიბერი

🇦🇿 transkriptor

🇲🇽 transcriptor

Word origin

The word 'transcriber' originates from the Latin word 'transcribere', which means 'to write across'. The concept of transcribing has been essential throughout history, from scribes in ancient civilizations to modern transcription services.

See also: transcribing.