script

n. countable

B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈskɹɪpt// UK //skɹˈɪpt// script

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Definition

n. the written text of a play, movie, or broadcast. It tells the actors what to say and what to do on stage or screen. In computing, a script is a set of written instructions that tells a computer program or website how to perform specific tasks automatically.

n. the written text of a dramatic work, film, or broadcast, including dialogue and stage directions. Also used in computing to refer to a sequence of instructions executed by a program. In computing, a script refers to a list of commands executed by an interpreter rather than being compiled, often used to automate processes or enhance web functionality.

SIMPLE

The actors are reading the script for the first time.

CONTEXTUAL

The director asked the lead actress to suggest changes to the script to make the dialogue feel more natural.

COMPLEX

While the original script called for a dramatic confrontation in the rain, budget constraints forced the production team to move the scene into a small, dimly lit office.

Usage

Commonly used with verbs like 'write', 'follow', or 'stick to'.