Word
transcript
Phoneticstran·script, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɹænsˌkɹɪpt/
UK/tɹˈænskɹɪpt/
Definitions
01written version of speech
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a written copy of words that were originally spoken, such as in a meeting, interview, or court case.
n. a written, printed, or typed copy of words that have been spoken orally. Often used in legal, journalistic, or academic research contexts.
“The journalist asked for a transcript of the interview to make sure the quotes were accurate.”
“The court reporter provided a full transcript of the witness testimony to both the prosecution and the defence teams for review.”
02academic record
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Education American English
n. an official document from a school or university that lists all the classes a student took and their grades.
n. an official report supplied by a school or university on the record of an individual student, listing subjects studied and grades received.
“You need to submit your high school transcript when you apply for university.”
“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.
Synonyms
03RNA molecule
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical
n. a molecule of RNA made from a DNA template.
n. the product of DNA transcription; a sequence of RNA generated by the enzyme RNA polymerase.
“The researchers measured the levels of the gene transcript in the blood samples.”
“The study focused on how specific primary transcripts are processed into mature messenger RNA within the cell nucleus.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “transcript” in context.
Verb
01. leak the confidential transcript
“An anonymous source leaked the confidential transcript of the closed-door meeting to the press.”
verb + adj + noun
02. provide a verbatim transcript
“The court reporter was asked to provide a verbatim transcript of the witness's testimony.”
verb + adj + noun
03. request an official transcript
“You must request an official transcript from the registrar's office to complete your graduate school application.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
04. academic transcript
“Her academic transcript shows a consistent record of excellence in both sciences and humanities.”
adj + noun
05. uncorrected transcript
“Please note that this is an uncorrected transcript and may contain minor typographical errors.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. transcript of the interview
“The researcher analyzed the transcript of the interview to identify recurring themes in the data.”
noun + of + noun
07. trial transcript
“The legal team spent hours reviewing the trial transcript for any grounds for appeal.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“We analyzed the tone of management discussions related to AI in about 10,000 earnings-call transcripts and found it to be consistently optimistic.” “High school grades shape students’ overall GPA, class rank and the transcripts that colleges read.” “The pair were accused of stealing goods from two Long Island men “in a violation of a solemn promise and breach of trust by collusion and under false pretenses,” according to court transcripts .” “The other pilot responded that he did not do so."
This brief statement, provided without a transcript or any indication of who was speaking, sparked intense speculation about the actions of the pilots.” Etymology
From Latin transcriptum, from transcribere.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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