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transcriptionist

American  
[tran-skrip-shuh-nist] / trænˈskrɪp ʃə nɪst /

noun

  1. a person whose work is to transcribe or make a typed copy of spoken or handwritten information.

    We are seeking a freelance transcriptionist with excellent English skills to transcribe audio files in any field.


Etymology

Origin of transcriptionist

First recorded in 1920–25; transcription ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )

Example Sentences

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You don’t need a $50,000 or $100,000 Braille book where an expert transcriptionist has to make tactile graphics by hand.

From Science Magazine Aug. 16, 2022

The legal transcriptionist stopped going to the grocery store and local restaurants after the CDC lifted mask requirements in May.

From Seattle Times Jul. 28, 2021

That month, the former medical transcriptionist and technical writer for Boeing launched her own search.

From Washington Post Feb. 19, 2021

Instead, McCarthy pointed out that the FBI has one agent lead the questioning and one as a witness and transcriptionist.

From Fox News May 16, 2020

Rev’s website previously stated that “there is no age requirement” for working as a transcriptionist.

From The Verge Nov. 26, 2019

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