First Known Use: 1552
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transcribe
transitive verb tran·scribe \tran(t)-ˈskrīb\
: to make a written copy of (something)
: to write down (something that is spoken)
: to rewrite (a piece of music) so that it can be performed by a different instrument or voice
tran·scribedtran·scrib·ing
Full Definition of TRANSCRIBE
1
a : to make a written copy of b : to make a copy of (dictated or recorded matter) in longhand or on a machine (as a typewriter) c : to paraphrase or summarize in writing d : write down, record
2
3
: to make a musical transcription of
4
: to cause (as DNA) to undergo genetic transcription
— tran·scrib·er noun
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Origin of TRANSCRIBE
Latin transcribere, from trans- + scribere to write — more at scribe
TRANSCRIBE Defined for Kids
transcribe
verb tran·scribe \tran-ˈskrīb\
tran·scribedtran·scrib·ing
Definition of TRANSCRIBE for Kids
: to make a copy of
Word Root of TRANSCRIBE
The Latin word scribere, meaning “to write,” and its form scriptus give us the roots scrib and script. Words from the Latin scribere have something to do with writing. To scribble is to write quickly or carelessly. To describe is to write or tell about something or someone. A manuscript is a document written by hand. To transcribe is to write down something spoken or copy something written.
Medical Dictionary
transcribe
transitive verb tran·scribe \tran(t)s-ˈkrīb\
tran·scribedtran·scrib·ing
Medical Definition of TRANSCRIBE
: to cause (as DNA) to undergo genetic transcription
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