transcription

noun

tran·​scrip·​tion tran(t)-ˈskrip-shən 

1

: an act, process, or instance of transcribing

2

: copy, transcript: such as

a

: an arrangement of a musical composition for some instrument or voice other than the original

b

: a recording (as on magnetic tape) made especially for use in radio broadcasting

3

: the process of constructing a messenger RNA molecule using a DNA molecule as a template with resulting transfer of genetic information to the messenger RNA compare translation sense 2, reverse transcription

transcriptional

tran(t)-ˈskrip-sh(ə-)nəl 

adjective

transcriptionally adverb

Examples of transcription in a Sentence

Transcription of the tapes took weeks.

Recent Examples on the Web

Virtual Assistant for Small Businesses Small businesses often face high costs for administrative tasks like transcription, bookkeeping, or data entry. —Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Apple Intelligence is now available in macOS 15.1, with features like Writing Tools, Smart Reply in Messages, Summaries for transcriptions in the Notes app, Clean Up in Photos, and more. —Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024

Microsoft has publicly stated that the tool is not intended for high-risk use cases, but the reports come as many healthcare providers have begun adopting Whisper for transcription. —Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 27 Oct. 2024

This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors. —ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing transcription

• reverse transcription
• transcription factor

Kids Definition

transcription

noun

tran·​scrip·​tion tran(t)s-ˈkrip-shən 

1

: an act, process, or instance of transcribing

2

: copy entry 1 sense 1, transcript

3

: the process of forming a messenger RNA molecule using a DNA molecule as a guide compare translation sense 2

Medical Definition

transcription

noun

tran·​scrip·​tion tran(t)s-ˈkrip-shən 

: the process of constructing a messenger RNA molecule using a DNA molecule as a template with resulting transfer of genetic information to the messenger RNA compare reverse transcription, translation

transcriptional

-shnəl, -shən-ᵊl 

adjective

transcriptionally

-ē 

adverb