Court Reporting
/ˈkɔːrt rɪˌpɔːrtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of transcribing spoken or recorded speech during legal proceedings into written form.
The court reporter prepared an accurate transcript of the trial.
- (n.) The profession or occupation of providing official verbatim transcripts in courts and other legal settings.
She pursued a career in court reporting after completing her certification.
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Commentary
Court reporting requires high accuracy and speed; transcripts can serve as official legal records and evidence.
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