Meaning & Definition of word "Scribe"

Scribe

/skraɪb/

1. A person who writes down or copies documents, especially in historical contexts.
- Example: In ancient Egypt, a scribe was responsible for recording important events and maintaining official records.
2. A person who is skilled in writing or a writer, particularly someone who writes in a specific style.
- Example: The scribe skillfully penned the manuscript with intricate calligraphy.
3. A clerical worker who writes or types documents.
- Example: The scribe at the office was overwhelmed with the amount of paperwork that needed to be processed.

1. To write or to inscribe.
- Example: She decided to scribe her thoughts into a journal every night.
2. To make a copy of a document by writing it out.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: To write something quickly or informally.

● Example Sentence: I just need to scribe my thoughts before I forget.

Meaning: When someone documents something that is informal.

● Example Sentence: I’ll scribe that down during our chat.