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to transcribe
01
to record spoken words, notes, or any information in a written form
Transitive: to transcribe spoken words
Examples
As the professor spoke, students were required to transcribe key points from the lecture for their notes.
02
to make a copy of something by writing it
Transitive: to transcribe written material
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
action verb
regular
present tense
transcribe
3rd person singular
transcribes
present participle
transcribing
past simple
transcribed
past participle
transcribed
Examples
The scribe was tasked to transcribe the ancient manuscripts onto new parchment to preserve them for future generations.
03
to produce a molecule of RNA using DNA as a template, thereby copying genetic information from DNA to RNA
Transitive: to transcribe genetic information
Examples
RNA polymerase enzymes transcribe the genetic information from DNA into a complementary strand of messenger RNA.
04
to convert spoken language into written form using phonetic symbols or a phonetic alphabet
Transitive: to transcribe spoken language
Examples
Linguists transcribe spoken conversations to analyze phonetic patterns and speech sounds.
05
to adapt a musical composition originally intended for one instrument, voice, or ensemble so that it can be performed by another
Transitive: to transcribe a musical composition
Examples
The composer transcribed his piano concerto for a string quartet.
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