transcription

/trænˈskrɪpʃən/
noun
  1. The process of writing down or typing out spoken words.
    • She does transcription work for a legal firm.
    • Automatic transcription software has improved a lot in recent years.
    • The transcription of the interview took several hours.
  2. In biology, the process by which genetic information from DNA is copied into RNA.
    • Transcription is the first step in gene expression.
    • The cell's machinery carries out transcription in the nucleus.
    • Errors during transcription can lead to mutations.
  3. A written or printed version of something spoken; a transcript.
    • The transcription included every word the speaker said.
    • The transcription of the speech was published in the newspaper.
    • He checked the transcription for any mistakes.
  4. The act of arranging a piece of music for a different instrument or voice.
    • The composer's transcription made the piece playable by a small ensemble.
    • This transcription of the folk song is beautiful on the guitar.
    • The pianist created a transcription of the symphony for solo piano.
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