Definition

To write down or record spoken words or sounds, often converting them into a written format.

Example

The assistant will transcribe the meeting notes for everyone to review.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I need to transcribe my lecture notes into a digital format.

That sounds like a lot of work!

Yeah, but it will help me study better later on.

For sure! Plus, you can always refer back to them easily.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Transcribe → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "scribere" (meaning to write). The word "transcribe" means to write something across or to copy it from one place to another.

Memory Tip

Think of writing something 'across' ('trans-') from one source to another ('scribere'). This helps you remember that transcribe means to copy or write down.

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