stenography

/stəˈnɑɡrəfi/
noun
  1. The art or process of writing in shorthand, especially using a system of symbols or abbreviations to write quickly.
    • The old letters were written in stenography, so we needed an expert to translate them.
    • She learned stenography in college to become a court reporter.
    • Before voice recorders, stenography was essential for recording speeches and meetings.
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