Definition

A person who is skilled in writing or recording sounds, especially speech, using a system of symbols or shorthand.

Example

The phonographer transcribed the lecture using her specialized symbols.

Conversation

Have you ever met a phonographer before?

No, I haven't. What do they do exactly?

They specialize in writing down spoken words quickly and accurately.

That sounds really interesting! I bet it requires a lot of skill.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phonographer → It is formed from "phone" (from Greek "phōnē", meaning sound) and "grapho" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). The word "phonographer" refers to someone who writes down sounds, typically in the context of recording speech or dictation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sound' ('phone') being 'written' ('grapho') — that's why a phonographer is someone who writes down sounds.

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