plural scripts
1
a
: something written : text
b
: an original or principal instrument or document
c(1)
(2)
: the written text of a stage play, screenplay, or broadcast
specifically
: the one used in production or performance
2
a
: a style of printed letters that resembles handwriting
b
: written characters : handwriting
c
: alphabet
3
: a plan of action
4
computing
: a sequence of instructions or commands for a computer to execute
especially
: one that automates a small task (such as assembling or sorting a set of data)
Two engineers, a biologist and a zoologist wrote a computer script that downloaded the lyrics, band names and genre categories from all songs on the website www.metalkingdom.net. —
Fedor Zarkhin
Fedor Zarkhin
scripted; scripting; scripts
1
: to prepare a script for or from
2
: to provide carefully considered details for (such as a plan of action)
an event carefully scripted to attract attention
Examples of script in a Sentence
Noun (1)
has a neat, careful script with delicate loops
sold two scripts to the movie studio
sending a thank-you note in script—and not just an e-mail—is the only proper way to express one's gratitude
Verb
I scripted three episodes of the show.
The discussion couldn't have gone better if we had scripted it.
The trip didn't go as scripted.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 June 2025
The comedic icon behind such additional classics as The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, Brooks won an Oscar for his script to The Producers, receiving an additional Honorary Oscar in 2024.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 June 2025
Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 June 2025
Music Brian Wilson, the musical genius behind the Beach Boys, dies at 82
Brian Wilson, the musical savant who scripted a defining Southern California soundtrack with a run of hit songs with the Beach Boys, has died.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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Noun
But talent isn’t justification in and of itself, especially without a script or direction that supports it, which turns out to be the case with Call Me Izzy.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 June 2025
The comedic icon behind such additional classics as The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, Brooks won an Oscar for his script to The Producers, receiving an additional Honorary Oscar in 2024.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 June 2025
Verb
In a way, Magna Studios — which is already working in the commercial, branded, unscripted and scripted space and with a library of established and fast-rising talent — feels much like an accelerated version of Pulse.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 June 2025
Music Brian Wilson, the musical genius behind the Beach Boys, dies at 82
Brian Wilson, the musical savant who scripted a defining Southern California soundtrack with a run of hit songs with the Beach Boys, has died.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for script
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“Script.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/script. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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