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stenographer

or ste·nog·ra·phist

[stuh-nog-ruh-fer]
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noun
  1. a person who specializes in taking dictation in shorthand.
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Origin of stenographer

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800; stenograph + -er1
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  • The stenographer was to take his seat in this corridor, just outside one of the windows.

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    Marvin Dana

  • When he had completed his instructions to the stenographer, Burke turned to Gilder and Demarest.

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    Marvin Dana

  • He straightened a little, and again looked at the stenographer.

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    Marvin Dana

  • Then, as the stenographer entered, he went on with lively interest.

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    Marvin Dana

  • Garson cried; and he looked expectantly toward the stenographer.

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    Marvin Dana

British Dictionary definitions for stenographer

stenographer

noun
    1. mainly US and Canadiana person skilled in the use of shorthand and in typingBrit equivalent: shorthand typist
    2. a peson with these skills whose job it is to record verbatim everything that is said during a court case
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Word Origin and History for stenographer

n.

1809, agent noun formation from stenography.

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