steno

/ˈstɛnoʊ/
noun
  1. A person whose job is to write down spoken words quickly using a special system of symbols or a machine; a stenographer.
    • She worked as a steno in a busy law office for over twenty years.
    • The steno typed every word the judge said during the trial.
    • The court hired a new steno to record the witness's testimony.
  2. The system or skill of writing quickly using shorthand symbols.
    • Her steno skills allowed her to capture every detail of the lecture.
    • Steno is still used in some courtrooms despite modern recording technology.
    • He learned steno in college to help him take faster notes.
  3. A machine used for stenography, with keys that type shorthand symbols.
    • The old steno in the corner of the office still worked perfectly.
    • The reporter brought her steno to the conference and set it up on the table.
    • He practiced on his steno every evening to improve his speed.
Synonyms
What does "steno" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean