transcript
noun
tran·script ˈtran(t)-ˌskript 
1
a
: a written, printed, or typed copy
especially : a usually typed copy of dictated or recorded material
b
: an official or legal and often published copy
a court reporter's transcript
especially : an official copy of a student's educational record
2
: a representation (as of experience) in an art form
3
: a sequence of RNA produced by transcription from a DNA template
Examples of transcript in a Sentence
a transcript of a radio program a full transcript of the court proceedings a transcript of the senator's speech You must submit your college transcript with your job application.
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The transcript of that exchange has not been publicly released, though Wolf referenced excerpts in court Tuesday. —
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 His transcript was sent to McMahon. —Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Student docents are available during visiting hours to answer questions and transcripts of survivor responses are shown as part of the exhibit. —Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026 This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form. —Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transcript
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 His transcript was sent to McMahon. —Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Student docents are available during visiting hours to answer questions and transcripts of survivor responses are shown as part of the exhibit. —Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026 This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form. —Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transcript
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“Transcript.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/transcript. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
transcript
noun
tran·script ˈtran(t)s-ˌkript
1
: a written, printed, or typed copy
2
: an official copy (as of a student's educational record)
Medical Definition
transcript
noun
tran·script ˈtran(t)s-ˌkript
: a sequence of RNA produced by transcription from a DNA template
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