script
n. countable B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈskɹɪpt// UK //skɹˈɪpt// script
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.
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.
The actors are reading the script for the first time.
The director asked the lead actress to suggest changes to the script to make the dialogue feel more natural.
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'.