Scribe

/skraɪb/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who writes down or copies documents, especially in historical contexts.

In ancient Egypt, a scribe was responsible for recording important events and maintaining official records.

A person who is skilled in writing or a writer, particularly someone who writes in a specific style.

The scribe skillfully penned the manuscript with intricate calligraphy.

A clerical worker who writes or types documents.

The scribe at the office was overwhelmed with the amount of paperwork that needed to be processed.

verb

To write or to inscribe.

She decided to scribe her thoughts into a journal every night.

To make a copy of a document by writing it out.

He was asked to scribe the meeting minutes for the official record.

From Latin 'scriba', meaning 'writer'.

scribe's job

The work and responsibilities of a scribe, often related to writing and copying.

scribe down

To write something down.

script

A set of handwritten or typed letters.

inscription

Words that are written or engraved on a surface.

To write something quickly or informally.

I just need to scribe my thoughts before I forget.

When someone documents something that is informal.

I’ll scribe that down during our chat.