Word
scripted
Phoneticsscript·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈskɹɪptɪd/
UK/skɹˈɪptɪd/
Definitions
01planned in advance
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. written or prepared before it is read or performed, like a speech or a TV show.
adj. prepared in writing or planned beforehand rather than being spontaneous or improvised.
“The comedian's jokes felt natural, but the entire show was actually scripted.”
“The documentary was criticized for including several scripted scenes that were presented to the audience as spontaneous interactions.”
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02artificial or predictable
C1 · Advanced Informal
adj. feeling fake or not natural because it seems too planned.
adj. lacking spontaneity or authenticity; perceived as artificial, trite, or overly predictable.
“Her apology sounded scripted, as if she didn't really mean what she said.”
“The politician's response felt scripted and hollow, failing to address the raw emotion of the voters' concerns.”
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03automated by code
C1 · Advanced Computing Technical
adj. controlled or performed by a computer program.
adj. executed or controlled by a script or automated sequence of commands.
“The software update includes a scripted process that runs automatically at midnight.”
“The administrator used a scripted routine to migrate the user data, ensuring that the complex permissions remained intact throughout the transition.”
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Real-World Examples
“This year, he scripted jokes for Gatwa, as a writer on Sky’s Saturday Night Live UK .” “At that point we may as well all turn off the lights and abandon the stage to the world of scripted product.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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