transcriptionist

[ tran-skrip-shuh-nist ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of transcriptionist¹

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