noun

stenographer

stuh-NOG-ruh-fuh

noun

Someone trained to write in shorthand or use a stenotype machine, typically to transcribe speech quickly, as in courtrooms.

"The court stenographer typed every word of the trial in real time."

How to Use Stenographer

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In plain EnglishA professional who records spoken words at speed, often using shorthand or a special keyboard.

stenographers plural

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The court _____ typed every word of the trial in real time.

Formed from "stenography" (shorthand writing) plus the agent suffix "-er."

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