Transcription
/trænˈskrɪpʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A written or printed representation of dictated or recorded speech.
The lawyer requested a transcription of the court hearing.
- (n.) The act of making a written or typed copy of spoken material, often for legal records.
The transcription of the deposition was completed by the certified reporter.
Forms
- transcriptions
See also
Commentary
In legal contexts, transcriptions are critical for ensuring accurate, official records of proceedings; clarity and precision in transcription reduce disputes over verbal evidence.
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