transcript

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Transcript' is the written or printed record of spoken words, like a script of a movie. It's also used to refer to the record of a student's academic performance.

Examples in Different Contexts

In education, a transcript is an official record of a student's academic performance, including courses taken and grades received. An academic advisor might say, 'You'll need to submit your transcript as part of the application process for graduate school.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The radio shows this week have had some great dialogue. It would be nice to have a record of those conversations.

Response:

Absolutely, let's make a transcript for the shows. It's an excellent way to preserve the good material.

Business

Scenario:

Since details were lost in the audio recording of our meeting, we'll need to ensure written records are accurate.

Response:

I'll arrange for a professional transcriber to create a thorough transcript of the meeting.