Court Reporter
/ˈkɔːrt rɪˌpɔːrtər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual who transcribes spoken or recorded speech during legal proceedings, producing official transcripts.
The court reporter diligently transcribed every word spoken during the trial.
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- court reporters
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Commentary
Court reporters often use specialized shorthand or stenotype machines to ensure accuracy and speed in creating a verbatim record.
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