Stenotype
/ˈstɛnɵtaɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) A specialized machine used for shorthand typing in court reporting to transcribe spoken words quickly and accurately.
The court reporter used a stenotype to transcribe the entire trial verbatim.
Forms
- stenotypes
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Commentary
Stenotype is primarily used in legal transcription contexts; accuracy and speed are critical features to note when discussing or drafting related content.
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