Definition

A special type of keyboard machine that records spoken words in shorthand using phonetic symbols.

Example

The court reporter used a stenotype to quickly transcribe the proceedings.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a stenotype in action?

No, I haven't! What is it used for?

It's a machine that helps people record speech using shorthand symbols.

That sounds really interesting! I’d love to see how it works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To write down spoken words quickly using a special machine that allows for shorthand writing.

Example

The court reporter used a stenotype to capture every word of the trial.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I just got a new job where I need to stenotype during court hearings.

That sounds interesting! How does that work?

I use a special machine to stenotype everything that's being said.

Root Explanation

Stenotype → It is formed from "steno-" (from Greek "stenos", meaning narrow) and "type" (from Greek "typos", meaning impression or model). The word "stenotype" refers to a method of shorthand writing that uses narrow or abbreviated forms of letters to create an impression of spoken words quickly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'narrow' ('steno-') forms of writing that create an 'impression' ('type') of what is being said — that's how stenotype works.

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