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The definition of a transcript is a written version of something that was originally spoken or otherwise presented in non-written form, or a detailed record of a student's academic achievements.

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When someone listens to an audio tape and writes out all of the things said on the tape, the resulting writing is an example of a transcript.
A list of all of a student's classes and grades in those classes is an example of a transcript.

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noun

something made by or based on transcribing; written, typewritten, or printed copy
☆ any copy or reproduction, esp. one that is official, as a copy of a student's record in school or college, listing courses, credits, grades, etc.

Origin: ME transcripte < ML transcriptum < L transcriptus, pp. of transcribere

See transcript in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Something transcribed, especially a written, typewritten, or printed copy: the transcript of court testimony; an academic transcript.
Biology A sequence of RNA produced by transcription.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Medieval Latin trānscrīptum

Origin: , from Latin

Origin: , neuter past participle of trānscrībere, to transcribe; see transcribe

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