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[ trænˈskrɪpʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

linguistics

A system for representing the sounds of a language by written symbols.

Synonyms

phonetic notation, phonetic transcription

Examples of usage

  • The transcription of the spoken words into phonetic symbols was a challenging task for the linguists.
  • The transcription of the ancient text revealed interesting patterns in pronunciation.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

The process of making a written record of something spoken or dictated.

Synonyms

recording, transcribing

Examples of usage

  • The doctor dictated the patient's symptoms for transcription by the medical assistant.
  • The transcription of the therapy session helped the psychologist analyze the patient's progress.
Context #3 | Noun

biology

The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

Synonyms

RNA synthesis, genetic transcription

Examples of usage

  • Transcription is a key step in gene expression and protein synthesis.
  • Errors in transcription can lead to genetic mutations.

Translations

Translations of the word "transcription" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transcrição

🇮🇳 लिप्यंतरण

🇩🇪 Transkription

🇮🇩 transkripsi

🇺🇦 транскрипція

🇵🇱 transkrypcja

🇯🇵 転写 (てんしゃ)

🇫🇷 transcription

🇪🇸 transcripción

🇹🇷 transkripsiyon

🇰🇷 전사 (jeonsa)

🇸🇦 نسخ

🇨🇿 transkripce

🇸🇰 transkripcia

🇨🇳 转录 (zhuǎnlù)

🇸🇮 transkripcija

🇮🇸 afritun

🇰🇿 транскрипция

🇬🇪 ტრანსკრიფცია

🇦🇿 transkripsiya

🇲🇽 transcripción

Etymology

The word 'transcription' originated from the Latin word 'transcriptio', which means 'a copying, transcript'. It first appeared in the English language in the 15th century. The term has evolved over time to encompass various fields such as linguistics, medicine, and biology, reflecting the importance of accurately representing spoken or genetic information in written form.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,332 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.