Stenography
/ˌstɛ.nəˈɡræ.fi/
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- (n.) The practice or art of writing in shorthand or a symbolic writing system used to transcribe spoken language quickly.
The court reporter used stenography to record every word spoken during the trial.
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In legal contexts, stenography is essential for creating accurate and official records of proceedings.
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