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transcriber

transcriber

1 6.0
A person who writes down or types what people say
  • noun
  • /trænˈskaɪbər/
translation icon : transcriptor
  • She works as a transcriber, producing written documents from various audio sources for accessibility.
  • Braille transcriber
  • certified transcribers
  • shortage of transcribers

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Examples

  • Three respondents reported that they contacted another transcriber whenever they had questions.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Upon release, transcribers are able to braille from their own homes, doing contract work for various agencies.

    Academic text (2013)

  • To become a braille transcriber takes about 3 to 5 years.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Despite evidence of a nationwide shortage, access to transcribers in the classroom appears to vary from state to state.

    Academic text (2007)

  • For the remaining transcriptions, the first author reviewed all cases that the transcriber identified as ambiguous.

    Academic text (2012)

  • All active braille transcribers for Texas schools were sent an anonymous survey via e-mail.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Each tape was then individually listened to by the transcriber and primary researcher while reading the transcripts to correct any errors.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Thus, it was determined that the first transcription realistically depicted the transcribers' skills.

    Academic text (2009)

  • The first three children's language samples were transcribed by two independent transcribers.

    Academic text (2012)

  • For the PFLI, one experienced transcriber broadly transcribed the recordings with the International Phonetic Alphabet.

    Academic text (2012)

Synonyms

scribe
vstranscriber
25 6.2

A person who writes or records information for other people

is specific to converting speech or text into written form rather than general recording
stenographer
vstranscriber
16 6.9

A person who writes down spoken words quickly, for example in court

is more general, not limited to very fast shorthand methods or legal settings
transcriptionist
vstranscriber
  • Specialized
1 6.3

A person who listens to spoken words or reads handwriting and types it

is broader, also making phonetic notes and copying between scripts
amanuensis
vstranscriber
1 9.9

A person who writes down what someone else says

covers conversion into typed or other written forms beyond manual copying
shorthand typist
vstranscriber
  • Archaic
5.8

A person who writes or types what someone says quickly using short signs

often broader, including careful transcription beyond shorthand speed or typing

How Skilled

calligrapher
3 7.0
scribe
25 6.2
copyist
1 7.7
transcriber
1 6.0

Surface Forms

transcriber singular
transcribers plural

Morphology

transcriber = transcribe (transparent) = transcribe + er

Standard agent nominalization: 'transcribe' + '-er' clearly yields 'one who transcribes'.

Etymology

Transcriber comes from the Latin parts trans- ('across') and scribere ('to write'), the same root as scribe and script. Think of a person 'writing across' from speech to paper or screen, turning spoken words into written text.