transcript

American  

[tran-skript] / ˈtræn skrɪpt /

noun

• transcripts
  plural

1. a written, typewritten, or printed copy; something transcribed or made by transcribing.

2. an exact copy or reproduction, especially one having an official status.

3. an official report supplied by a school on the record of an individual student, listing subjects studied, grades received, etc.

4. a form of something as rendered from one alphabet or language into another.

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transcript British  

/ ˈtrænskrɪpt /

noun

1. a written, typed, or printed copy or manuscript made by transcribing

2. education an official record of a student's school progress and achievements

3. any reproduction or copy

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• transcripts
  plural

Etymology

Origin of transcript

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Latin trānscrīptum “thing copied,” noun use of neuter of past participle of trānscrībere “to copy off,” literally, “to write across”; see transcribe

Explanation

A transcript is a written record of something. You could read a transcript of a speech or a transcript of all the classes a student has attended at a school (yawn). The word script in transcript is a clue that this word means something written. One type of transcript is a record of something spoken, such as a transcript of testimony given in court. Newspapers will often publish transcripts of major speeches by the President. Also, a transcript is a type of record, especially from a school. When applying for jobs, you might need to ask your college to send a transcript: an official record of your classes and grades.

Example Sentences

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transcript transcripts

“This is a blind intersection, you know, so I slowed down,” he said, according to the transcript, which was used as evidence at the trial.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

At the time, executives said the engine had resulted in around $500 million of incremental expenses as a result of the problem, according to an earnings-call transcript.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

The outbreak "is being fuelled by insecurity and displacement, and intense population movement along roads, rivers and mining routes", Tedros said, according to a transcript of his remarks.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

He decided it was not necessary for such public protection, according to a transcript of the sentencing hearing at Southwark Crown Court, seen by the BBC.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

When the meeting was again called to order Mr. Hoo suggested they offer Ms. Pulaski a slightly larger share of the inheritance in exchange for a transcript of the will—in English.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

The court will be held from 13:00-17:00, so that Jeffries may use the morning to review transcripts and discuss developments from the previous day.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

And in May, federal prosecutors dropped a massive indictment against the Broadview Six, a group of Chicago protesters, after grand jury transcripts revealed shocking misconduct.

From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2026

The transcripts were released to the National Archives, but "some things are still classified", said Albano.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

The team checks transcripts, certificates and signatures, and uses a video-interview program to verify applicants’ research claims.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

I figured that would speak louder than my mediocre transcripts from Sunrise High School.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

Related Words

• manuscript
• transcription
• translation