Meaning & Definition of word "Manuscript"

Manuscript

/ˈmænjʊskrɪpt/

noun:

  • 1. A handwritten or typed document, especially a writer's original version of a work prepared for publication.
    • Example: The author submitted his manuscript to the publishing house for review.
  • 2. An unpublished document or a document in its original form.
    • Example: The manuscript of the ancient text was found in a forgotten library.
  • 3. A book or piece of music written by hand rather than printed.
    • Example: She discovered a medieval manuscript filled with beautiful illustrations.
  • 4. The original version of a text, as opposed to later revisions or published forms.
    • Example: The scholars compared the manuscript with the later editions to note the changes.

Etymology

From Latin 'manu scriptus', meaning 'written by hand'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

handwritten manuscript:

A manuscript that is written by hand rather than typed.

submit a manuscript:

To send a written work to a publisher for consideration.

manuscript review:

The process of evaluating a manuscript before publication.

Related Words

draft:

A preliminary version of a piece of writing.

typescript:

A typed version of a manuscript.

annotated manuscript:

A manuscript that includes added notes or comments.

Slang Meanings of manuscript

Meaning: Manuscript that is in rough draft form.

Example Sentence: I just have a rough ms to show you for now.

Meaning: An unpublished work or version.

Example Sentence: That story is still in ms form; it hasn’t been published yet.