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typescript

typescript

1 5.7
A typed copy of a document prepared for editing or publication
  • noun
  • /ˈtaɪpˌsɪkrɪpt/
  • Archaic
translation icon : mecanografiado
  • I am grateful to Linda Leidy for preparing the final typescript.
  • an unpublished typescript
  • an undated typescript
  • a page of typescript

Examples

  • I am reminded of the time when I gave my parents a typescript copy of a book I'd written.

    Academic text (2001)
  • The new guide makes no mention of peer review, typescript conventions, academic editing, or proofreading.

    Academic text (2016)
  • In addition, it makes it possible to take the theoretical content of the typescript seriously.

    Academic text (2017)
  • The entry of April 28 in the typescript is April 25 in King's account.

    Academic text (1997)
  • The typescript entries of February 5 and 10 are one entry in King with an added sentence.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Rouveyre either failed to read the entire typescript or ignored what he read.

    Academic text (1997)
  • The typescript includes three pages labeled "for Christopher Potter," her editor for Fourth Estate.

    Academic text (2013)
  • A comparison between the typescript and the published version reveals minor alterations and omissions.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The first chapter of Shields' typescript of her unfinished novel, the basis for her published story "Segue," is headed "The First Day."

    Academic text (2013)
  • I shared my typescript with the editor to ensure all necessary changes were made before publication.

How Final

proof
  • Specialized
14 5.1
typescript
  • Archaic
1 5.7
manuscript
129 6.5
draft
  • Specialized
245 3.7

Surface Forms

typescript singular
typescripts plural

Morphology

typescript = type + script (semi-transparent) = type + script

Components 'type' + 'script' are clear, but the specific sense 'a typewritten copy' relies on historical/printing senses of 'type' and 'script' that may not be fully obvious to learners.

Etymology

Typescript comes from type ('to write with a machine') and script ('writing'), so a typescript is a document made by typing — a typed copy kept for editing or publication.