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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
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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