transcription
transcription, transcript
noun trahn-skrip-SYOHN Rare
Origin: From Latin 'transcriptio', from 'transcribere' (to copy out).
Usage Note
Transcription covers written records of spoken language, musical scores, and phonetic notation. In linguistics, la transcription phonétique uses IPA symbols; in music, a transcription is an arrangement for a different instrument. Related: transcrire (to transcribe), transcript is not used in French — use transcription or relevé instead.
Examples
"La transcription de l'entretien prend du temps."
Natural Translation
Transcribing the interview takes time.
Literal Translation
The transcription of the interview takes time.
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