transcript
noun
tran·script
ˈtran(t)-ˌskript 
1
a
: a written, printed, or typed copy
especially
: a usually typed copy of dictated or recorded material
b
: an official or legal and often published copy
a court reporter's transcript
especially
: an official copy of a student's educational record
2
: a representation (as of experience) in an art form
3
: a sequence of RNA produced by transcription from a DNA template
Examples of transcript in a Sentence
a transcript of a radio program
a full transcript of the court proceedings
a transcript of the senator's speech
You must submit your college transcript with your job application.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The document also includes a transcript of direct messages that Roberts said discussed the use of fireworks over the July Fourth holiday to distract police.
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Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Searchable transcripts can significantly reduce review time while improving accuracy.
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Matthew Polega,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Students submit their test scores, transcripts, a personal essay, two letters of recommendation from teachers and sit for an interview.
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Austin Horn
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The document also includes a transcript of direct messages that Roberts said discussed the use of fireworks over the July Fourth holiday to distract police.
—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Searchable transcripts can significantly reduce review time while improving accuracy.
—
Matthew Polega,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Students submit their test scores, transcripts, a personal essay, two letters of recommendation from teachers and sit for an interview.
—
Austin Horn
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for transcript
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transcript
noun
tran·script
ˈtran(t)s-ˌkript
1
: a written, printed, or typed copy
2
: an official copy (as of a student's educational record)
Medical Definition
transcript
noun
tran·script
ˈtran(t)s-ˌkript
: a sequence of RNA produced by transcription from a DNA template
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