transcription
UK: /trænˈskrɪpʃən/ | US: /trænˈskrɪpʃən/
n. the act or process of transcribing
n. a written or printed representation of something (e.g., speech, music)
n. (biology) the process by which genetic information is copied from DNA to RNA
The word "transcription" originates from Latin, combining "trans-" (meaning "across") and "scribere" (meaning "to write"). The suffix "-ion" turns the verb into a noun, denoting the action or result of writing across or copying. Historically, it referred to copying texts by hand, later expanding to include musical notation and genetic processes. The morphemes reflect a logical progression: moving (trans) written (script) content into another form (-ion).
The transcription of the interview took several hours to complete.
Musicians often rely on accurate transcriptions of jazz improvisations.
Errors in genetic transcription can lead to mutations.
She specializes in the transcription of ancient manuscripts.
The court reporter’s transcription was submitted as evidence.