court reporter

noun

: a stenographer who records and transcribes a verbatim report of all proceedings in a court of law

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Reports that Rihanna would be in attendance for her partner, A$AP Rocky’s, criminal trial have proven themselves accurate, as court reporter Meghann Cuniff has revealed that the singer is, indeed, in the courtroom gallery, seated beside family members. Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 29 Jan. 2025 They are joined by a court reporter who perches his laptop on a suitcase and sits on the floor. Ben Wieder and, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025 Later in the direct examination, the judge politely interrupted Wier Vaught several times, asking her to talk slower for the court reporter. Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025 According to court reporter Meghann Cuniff, who was present in the Los Angeles courtroom during Thursday’s hearing, Megan testified via video call and described her as being in an emotional state. Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for court reporter 

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of court reporter was in 1894

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“Court reporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20reporter. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.

Legal Definition

court reporter

noun
: a stenographer who records and transcribes a verbatim report of all proceedings in a court of law
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