stenographer
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stenographer
- /stəˈnɒɡɹəfə/ UK
- /stəˈnɑɡɹəfɚ/ US
Where it comes from
From stenography + -er.
noun stenographers
-
Someone skilled in the writing of shorthand or the use of a stenotype machine, especially for the purpose of rapid transcription of speech. One employed in such a role: a professional transcriptionist who employs shorthand.
Similar: stenographist, shorthand typist
- One who invents or studies systems of shorthand.
Translations
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noun someone skilled in the transcription of speech
| Español | taquígrafo, taquígrafa |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Stenograph, Stenographin, Stenograf, Stenografin |
| Ελληνικά | στενογράφος stenográfos |
| Română | stenograf, stenografă |
| Русский | стено́граф stenógraf, стенографи́стка stenografístka |
| Tiếng Việt | tốc kí viên |
| עברית | קצרן katsran, קצרנית katsranit |
Talk about this word "stenographer." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/stenographer. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. stenographer. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/stenographer "stenographer." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/stenographer.Cite this
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title = {stenographer},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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