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n.
US //ˈtɹænsˌkɹɪpt// UK //tɹˈænskɹɪpt// tran·script
  1. 1 written version of speech (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    a written copy of words that were originally spoken, such as in a meeting, interview, or court case.

    a written, printed, or typed copy of words that have been spoken orally. Often used in legal, journalistic, or academic research contexts.

    Example

    The journalist asked for a transcript of the interview to make sure the quotes were accurate.

    Example

    The court reporter provided a full transcript of the witness testimony to both the prosecution and the defence teams for review.
  2. 2 academic record (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate American English Education

    an official document from a school or university that lists all the classes a student took and their grades.

    an official report supplied by a school or university on the record of an individual student, listing subjects studied and grades received.

    Example

    You need to submit your high school transcript when you apply for university.

    Example

    The admissions office requires an official transcript sent directly from the registrar to verify the applicant's previous degree and cumulative GPA.

    Usage

    In British English, 'academic transcript' or 'diploma supplement' is used, while 'transcript' alone is standard in the US.
    • academic record
    • report card
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  1. 3 RNA molecule (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Technical Science

    a molecule of RNA made from a DNA template.

    the product of DNA transcription; a sequence of RNA generated by the enzyme RNA polymerase.

    Example

    The researchers measured the levels of the gene transcript in the blood samples.

    Example

    The study focused on how specific primary transcripts are processed into mature messenger RNA within the cell nucleus.
Origin

From Latin transcriptum, from transcribere.

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