transcript

Everyday

1. A written or printed copy of words that were spoken, such as a speech, interview or recording. tree →
2. (US, Canada) An official list of a student's courses and marks. tree →
3. A transcript can also be a written copy of a page or text, made by hand or in print. tree →

In the lessons

In school, a transcript of a video or podcast helps people read what was said; deaf people use transcripts and captions. In court and news, transcripts record exact words. In the US and Canada a high school or college transcript shows grades. Phrases: «a transcript of», «full transcript», «school transcript».

Examples

• Read the transcript of the interview. tree →
• The video has a transcript for people who can't hear it. tree →
• The court kept a transcript of everything said. tree →
• Her school transcript showed top marks in science. tree →
• We compared the transcript with the recording. tree →
• The podcast comes with a free transcript. tree →

Note

Countable. From «transcribe». Not the same as «translation» (into another language) or «script» (words written before they are spoken, as for a play).