Transcribe

/trænsˈkraɪb/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make a written copy of (something spoken or recorded).

She had to transcribe the entire lecture to prepare for the exam.

To convert a message from one form to another, especially from spoken language into written text.

He was asked to transcribe the audio interview for the research project.

To arrange (a piece of music) for a different instrument or voice.

The composer decided to transcribe his symphony for a smaller ensemble.

To copy (data, information, or written material) onto another medium.

The technician needed to transcribe the data from the old hard drive to the new one.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'transcribere', from 'trans-' meaning across, and 'scribere' meaning to write.

transcribe notes

To take written records of spoken information during a lecture or meeting.

transcribe data

To convert data from one format to another, often from oral or visual to written.

transcribe music

To rearrange or rewrite music in a different format or for different instruments.

script

A written text of a play, broadcast, or speech.

dictate

To say or read aloud for another person to write down.

type

To write using a keyboard.

record

To set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference.

To jot down quickly.

I just transcribed that speech in a hurry.

To copy something word for word.

I transcribed her words to make sure I quoted her exactly.