Transcriptionists
/trænskrɪpˈʃɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) Professionals who convert spoken words from legal proceedings, such as trials or depositions, into written form.
The transcriptionist prepared a verbatim record of the courtroom testimony.
Forms
- transcriptionist
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Commentary
In legal contexts, transcriptionists are distinct from court reporters but both are essential for accurate record-keeping of spoken legal discourse.
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