Definition

A person who uses a special machine to type spoken words quickly, often in courtrooms or during meetings.

Example

The stenotypist captured every word spoken during the trial with incredible speed.

Conversation

Did you know my sister is training to be a stenotypist?

That's interesting! What made her choose that career?

She loves typing and wants to work in court reporting.

Sounds like a perfect fit for her skills!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stenotypist → It is formed from "steno-" (from Greek "stenos", meaning narrow) and "typist" (from Greek "typos", meaning impression or type). A stenotypist is someone who creates a narrow or abbreviated impression of spoken words, typically using a shorthand machine.

Memory Tip

Think of 'narrow' ('steno-') as referring to the concise way a stenotypist captures speech, creating a quick 'impression' ('typos') of what is said.

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