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to transcribe
01
to record spoken words, notes, or any information in a written form
Transitive: to transcribe spoken words
Example
As the professor spoke, students were required to transcribe key points from the lecture for their notes.
The secretary was tasked to transcribe the minutes of the meeting for distribution to all team members.
The court reporter diligently transcribed the witness's testimony during the trial.
02
to make a copy of something by writing it
Transitive: to transcribe written material
Example
The scribe was tasked to transcribe the ancient manuscripts onto new parchment to preserve them for future generations.
In the library, volunteers work to transcribe historical documents from the archives to make them accessible online.
To preserve family recipes, she painstakingly transcribed them onto index cards to share with her children.
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
Example
RNA polymerase enzymes transcribe the genetic information from DNA into a complementary strand of messenger RNA.
RNA polymerase transcribes the genetic information from DNA to RNA.
Cells transcribe DNA sequences to produce messenger RNA ( mRNA ).
04
to convert spoken language into written form using phonetic symbols or a phonetic alphabet
Transitive: to transcribe spoken language
Example
Linguists transcribe spoken conversations to analyze phonetic patterns and speech sounds.
Language learners often transcribe audio recordings to practice pronunciation and phonetic accuracy.
Phonologists transcribe speech samples to identify phonetic features and analyze language acquisition.
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
Example
The composer transcribed his piano concerto for a string quartet.
She transcribed the symphony originally written for full orchestra into a piano solo arrangement for her recital.
The jazz band leader transcribed the saxophone solo from a famous recording and arranged it for trumpet.
