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transcribing

 

[ trænˈskraɪbɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

linguistics

The process of converting speech or spoken language into a written form.

Synonyms

copying, recording, transcription

Examples of usage

  • Transcribing interviews is an important part of qualitative research.
  • She is skilled at transcribing dictations accurately.
  • The company offers transcription services for audio files.
  • Transcribing can be a time-consuming task.
  • Accuracy is crucial when transcribing legal documents.
Context #2 | Verb

writing

To write down or type out a spoken or recorded speech or text.

Synonyms

copy, transcript, transliterate

Examples of usage

  • He spent hours transcribing the notes from the lecture.
  • The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
  • She is transcribing the audio recording into text.

Translations

Translations of the word "transcribing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transcrição

🇮🇳 प्रतिलेखन

🇩🇪 Transkription

🇮🇩 transkripsi

🇺🇦 транскрибування

🇵🇱 transkrypcja

🇯🇵 転写 (てんしゃ)

🇫🇷 transcription

🇪🇸 transcripción

🇹🇷 transkripsiyon

🇰🇷 전사 (jeonsa)

🇸🇦 نسخ

🇨🇿 přepisování

🇸🇰 prepisovanie

🇨🇳 转录 (zhuǎnlù)

🇸🇮 prepisovanje

🇮🇸 afritun

🇰🇿 транскрипция

🇬🇪 ტრანსკრიფცია

🇦🇿 transkripsiya

🇲🇽 transcripción

Etymology

The word 'transcribing' originated from the Latin word 'transcribere', which means 'to copy or write across'. The practice of transcribing has been essential throughout history, from scribes copying manuscripts by hand to modern transcription services for audio recordings. The development of technology has made transcribing faster and more accurate, revolutionizing the way spoken language is converted into written form.

See also: transcriber.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,446, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.